College of Built Environments at the University of Washington.
Web Tutorials
- Server Commands
- MySQL Database
- Dynamic Pages (PHP)
Server Commands
Basic Command Line Tutorial
Although Mac OS X is primarily known for its GUI, the underpinnings are all Unix. This tutorial will help you begin to function at the command line.
Changing Your Password
Need to change your password on the server. Here is a tutorial explaining how to do this.
Understanding Permissions
Are you having problems sharing or editing a file on the webserver? Better check your permissions...
Securing Web Content With .htaccess
Although Mac OS X is primarily known for its GUI, the under pinnings are all Unix. This tutorial will help you begin to function at the command line.
Command Line/Terminal
* At the command prompt type: yourusername@servername.caup.washington.edu
* You will then be prompted to enter your password
MySQL Database
Writing Basic SQL Queries
Although Mac OS X is primarily known for its GUI, the under pinnings are all Unix. This tutorial will help you begin to function at the command line.
Connecting to MySQL
Here is the information you will need to get your PHP web pages to interact with the MySQL database.
Dynamic Pages (PHP)
Using PHP Includes
PHP can replace the use of Server Side Includes (SSI). Click here to learn how.
Connecting to MySQL
Here is the information you will need to get your PHP web pages to interact with the MySQL database.
SFTP Applications
Fugu (Mac - Free)
Click here to see the Fugu tutorial.
SSH Secure File Transfer (UWICK - PC)
Dreamweaver (MX 2004 and higher only - Mac & PC)
* From the tool bar, select Site -> Manage Sites...
* Select the site you wish to use and select edit.
* Put the appropriate information into the FTP Host, Login and Password sections.
* In the Remote Info make sure the "Use Secure FTP" option is checked.