Microsoft®
FrontPage® version 2002 Extensions
The big news for Microsoft® FrontPage® users is that we now
have servers upgraded for complete integration with FrontPage version
2002. Microsoft has also added a FrontPage version 2002 FAQ and support
page:
Microsoft®
FrontPage® version 2002 FAQ
The FAQ includes
answers to the following:
- Where
can I find downloads for FrontPage®?
- Where
can I get information on previous versions of FrontPage®?
- Are
there training materials and courses available for FrontPage®?
- How
can I add e-commerce functionality to my FrontPage® Web site?
- What
new tools and functionality does FrontPage version 2002 offer?
Take a look at the
new FrontPage® version 2002 Support Pages for more info about using
FrontPage® version 2002 with SharePoint Team Services and to search
Microsoft's extensive FrontPage® version 2002 knowledgebase:
Microsoft's
FrontPage® version 2002 Support
FrontPage®
2000 and earlier Questions and Answers
The following section
will guide you step-by-step through configuring Microsoft FrontPage®
2000 and earlier to exchange files between your computer and your web
site. The steps shown here are for FrontPage® 2000, but older versions
work in the same manner.
- How do I install
FrontPage® extensions on my website?
- Why do I have
to have FrontPage® extensions installed?
- What is the scope
of technical support for FrontPage®?
- What are FrontPage®
server extensions?
- Are there any
precautions that I need to be aware before I begin using FrontPage®
to publish my site?
- What is a WebBot?
- Why doesn't my
new password work in my FrontPage® web?
- How can I call
a page or form securely with FrontPage®?
- Where can I find
additional FrontPage® support?
In order to proceed,
you'll need to have three things: Microsoft FrontPage® installed;
a connection to the Internet via your Internet service provider; and
you'll need to have installed the FrontPage® extensions in your
account Control Panel (see to the right for more information on extensions).
Create a Simple
Page
Before you can publish
an html file to your web site with FrontPage®, you must either have
a page already created, or create a page. To create a page with FrontPage®,
follow these simple steps:
1. With FrontPage®
open, choose File --> New
2. Type
in "FrontPage® test"
3. From the menu
bar, choose File --> Save As
4. Name the html
file
* If this file is to be your home
page, be sure to name it index.html
Once you have the
file saved to your hard drive, you are ready to publish the file.
Publish Your
Web Page
1. From the menu
bar, choose File --> Publish Web
You'll get a dialog
box like this:
2. Click on the
Options button
You will see a dialog
box like this:
3. In box below
Specify the location to publish your site to: enter the full
URL for your site.
4. If this is the
first time you are publishing your site, select Publish all pages...
5. Select Include
subwebs
You should now have
a dialog box that looks like this:
Be sure to
use your real domain name instead of 'yourdomainname.com' !
6. Click Publish
You should now see
a dialog box like this one:
7. Enter your
username and password.
If you have entered
all the details correctly, FrontPage® 2000 will then publish your
site. You will see a dialog box like this one when it has finished:
8. Click Done
Where can I
find additional FrontPage® support?
For more FAQ's and
support please go to Microsoft's Product Support Services site
at http://support.microsoft.com/support/frontpage/
For Microsoft's
Personal Online Support Services for all Microsoft's products including
FrontPage® please go to http://support.microsoft.com/support.
For Tips and
News about FrontPage® from CNET's Builder.com please go to http://home.cnet.com/webbuilding/0-7296.html.
How do I install
FrontPage® extensions on my website?
Just go to the Technical
Support Form and submit a request to have FrontPage Server Extensions
installed.
Why do I have
to have FrontPage® extensions installed?
FrontPage® server
extensions give you full support of all the features of FrontPage®.
Features include remote authoring, threaded discussion groups, full
text search and surveys.
What is the scope
of technical support for FrontPage®?
We will provide
support related to the functionality of the extensions and we will direct
FrontPage® users to resources that will help you solve problems,
publish your FrontPage® webs, and learn techniques for getting the
most from your FrontPage® software.
We are not able to provide extensive support related to the use of your
FrontPage® software, but there are good places to look.
* Please see "Where can I find
additional FrontPage® support?"
What are FrontPage®
server extensions?
FrontPage® server
extensions are CGI programs which provide the server side implementation
of FrontPage®. FrontPage® communicates with the extensions via
Hyper Text Transmission Protocol (HTTP) using a Remote Procedure Call
(RPC).
When the server
sees the "POST" request addressed to the FrontPage® server
extensions, it simply directs the request to the appropriate CGI program.
The extensions implement authoring, administration, and dynamic content.
Without the FrontPage®
Server Extensions you will not be able to take advantage of the WebBots
that are available through FrontPage®. Also, without the extensions
you cannot author and administer your web using the tools provided as
part of the FrontPage® Editor/Explorer package.
Are there any
precautions that I need to be aware before I begin using FrontPage®
to publish my site?
In order to protect
the FrontPage® extensions on your account, do NOT use regular FTP
(such as WS_FTP) to upload files to the server when FrontPage® extensions
are installed. This may corrupt the extensions, disabling the interactive
features available with FrontPage®.
*
The exception to this is when loading custom scripts to the cgi-local
directory on your site. Check "Writing CGI scripts" for more
information on working with custom scripts.
What is a WebBot?
WebBots are the
mechanism for invoking many of the interactive features built into FrontPage®.
These features are added to your web through the FrontPage® Editor
| Insert FrontPage® Component.
Some, such as Include
and Substitution allow elements of the web to be entered once
and included in any or all of the pages by inserting the Bot component
referencing that element for example a logo or a navigation bar. Changes
made to the "master" element are made automatically
to any page containing the referencing WebBot.
Other WebBots, such
as Search, Table of Contents, and Timestamp, control
dynamic browse-time features. These WebBots work "behind the scene"
to keep your site updated for visitors.
Why doesn't my
new password work in my FrontPage® web?
Loading and changing
passwords in FrontPage® is a little more complicated than with FTP
programs. To set or change passwords, you'll need to log on to your
current web in order for the security menu choice to be active.
To change the user
and password for FrontPage® login:
Go to the FrontPage®
menu:
- Click: Tools->Permissions
[Tools->Security in FP2000]
- Add: Name, Password
- Click "Administer,
author and browse.." radio button
- Click "Apply"
and then "Ok"
To change the
password:
- Click: Tools->Change
Password
[Tools->Security->Change Password in FP2000]
Type in old password,
then new. If you lose or forget your old password, submit a technical
support request and we'll reset your extensions.
