Web Hosting with Microsoft IIS Web Services

Getting an account:

Use the IT Services Microsoft Web Services form found on our Request Forms and Documents page to request this service.

About:

IIS Web Services allows web development in a Microsoft environment on the www3.uark.edu server. This is a free service available to University of Arkansas departments and organizations for hosting web pages utilizing active server technology and FrontPage extensions. The cavern.uark.edu server is still the main repository for departmental websites at the U of A.  All official UARK web sites must be published through RedDot Content Management System.  See the Reddot Resource Center for further information

URL Example:

www3.uark.edu/dept (vanity domains are available)

Accessing IIS Web Services:

Microsoft IIS Web Services can be accessed through a web browser, SMB (on campus only), or SFTP.  File transfer software downloads are available from the File Transfer page.

Mapping a drive to your IIS folder

Windows XP

1. Open My Computer from either the Start menu or the desktop.
2. Click the Tools option at the top and select Map Network Drive.
3. In the Drive: field, select a preferred drive letter.
4. In the Folder: field, enter the path to the network share to which you are wanting to connect.
5. Select the Reconnect at logon option if you want the drive mapped every time the computer is restarted; click Finish. 

Windows Vista Business / Enterprise

1. Open Computer from the Start menu.
2. Click the Map Network Drive option at the top of the window.
3. In the Drive: field, select a preferred drive letter.
4. In the Folder: field, enter the path to the network share to which you are wanting to connect.
5. Select the Reconnect at logon option if you want the drive mapped every time the computer is restarted; click Finish.

Mac OSX

1. Open the Finder.
2. Select Go.
3. In the Go dropdown menu select Connect to Server.
4. Enter the Folder Path into the Server Address text box, for example:
   smb//new-www3.uark.edu/foldername$
   where "foldername" is the name of your folder.
   Note: You must include $ after your folder name.
   Note: Click on the plus (+) sign to add this connection to your favorite servers.
5. Click Connect.

IIS folder locations:

Microsoft IIS server (Macintosh):
smb://new-www3.uark.edu/foldername$
Note: You must include $ after your folder name.