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Besides specifying the well-known GET and POST methods familiar to CGI programmers on the World Wide Web, the HTTP specification also describes the lesser-known PUT method, useful for uploading files to the web server from PUT-capable HTML editors such as Netscape Navigator Gold, Amaya, or AOLpress. When used properly, the HTTP PUT method provides a useful alternative to FTP uploading or third-party server extensions (i.e. Microsoft FrontPage). The HTTP PUT method is easily integrated into the Virtual Server web service by means of a special CGI program.

Installation and Configuration

You must install the Apache web server in order to use the HTTP PUT method to publish web content (the Virtual Servers support both NCSA HTTPd and Apache). To install the Apache binary, telnet to your Virtual Server and run the following command:

    % updateapache

Note: If you ever want to revert to using the NCSA HTTPd binary, telnet to your Virtual Server and run the following command:

    % updatencsa

After you have updated your Virtual Server web service to use Apache, you will need to review the White Paper, "Web Publishing using HTTP PUT".

The White Paper discusses the changes that must be made to the web server configuration files in order to use the HTTP PUT method. A detailed explanation describing how to implement the HTTP PUT method for multiple users is also presented. This explanation may be especially useful to you if you are taking advantage of the Virtual Hosting capabilities of your Virtual Server.

Additional Information about HTTP PUT

More information about configuring Apache to use the HTTP PUT method and using the PUT method and HTTP in general can be found at the following URLs:

Links known to be valid as of 1-Feb-98. Please report obsolete links to webmaster@digitaldaze.com.

 

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