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Scoilnet Web Hosting

Web-hosting is a service provided to schools as part of the schools broadband access program. It is a free, high-quality web-hosting service that allows schools to publish static content quickly and securely to the World Wide Web.

Basics

Webhosting Design

The core of the web-hosting system is the Scoilnet LDAP directory.

• You should replace school1 with your school's Online Name.

Uploading your Website

Instructions for uploading your website are available below:

Microsoft Windows

Apple OS X

Linux, UNIX etc.

Backups

Backups are made each night of content.

Directory Structure

Upon logging into the webhosting service, the user is presented with a folder, the name of which is the website domain (i.e. school1.scoilnet.ie ). The contents of this directory is the contents of the school1.scoilnet.ie website.

Migration of Existing Web Page

A tool to facilitate the migration of existing web sites hosted by Eircom will be made available through the control panel

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run CGI scripts?

No

Can I use an FTP client?

No

Can I use this service to host other websites?

Yes, but only if they are directly related to the school. A request should be made to the NCTE Service Desk. The new website can either be an alias to the existing school1.scoilnet.ie website, or can have a seperate directory pointing to it.

How much storage is available?

At the moment, there are no quotas in place, and no plans to implement a quota system. However, file uploads are monitored, and abuse will be dealt with.

How do I upload my website?

Instructions are available here