• How to calculate the size of a directory in File Manager

      Plesk 12 File Manager series 13. How to calculate the size of a directory in File Manager This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to Plesk’s File Manager. Now let’s learn how to calculate the size of a directory. Navigate to the folder where the directory exists that you want to examine. The size […]

  • How to change file and folder permissions in File Manager

    Plesk 12 File Manager series 12. How to change file and folder permissions in File Manager This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to Plesk’s File Manager. Now let’s learn how to change file and folder permissions. Locate the file or folder you want to change the permissions for. Click the drop down icon… … […]

  • Becoming familiar with File Manager

    Plesk 12 File Manager series 2. Becoming familiar with File Manager This demo assumes you’ve already logged in to Plesk’s File Manager. Now let’s learn how to get around in File Manager, and some of the things you can do. File Manager is a tool that provides a set of management functions through the web […]

  • Using Scheduled Tasks to Call PHP/ASPX Pages

    Intro: This kb will show you how to setup a type of a cron job for asp.net and php pages using Scheduled Tasks in Plesk Steps: Navigate to Scheduled Tasks under desired site Select the System User Click Schedule New Task ​ Enter in a Description Under Path to executable file You will need to […]

  • What is the file location for my website?

      Sometimes it is required to know the physical location of the website’s home/root folder (absolute path). Hosting space folder is the folder where all hosting space files such as web sites content, web logs, data files, etc. are located. The root folder for your hosting space on our servers is here:   1 D:HostingSpacesYourUserNameHere […]

  • How do I publish my site via Web Deploy in WebMatrix?

    WebMatrix makes it easy to publish your website to the hosting server. Follow the simple steps below to publish your site via Web Deploy which is the Microsoft preferred method for publishing your website. Open the site you have built on your local computer.    Select the site you want to manage and publish.    […]

  • How do I install WebMatrix?

    WebMatrix uses the Microsoft Web Platform Installer to install on your computer. Follow the below steps to install WebMatrix on your computer. Visit Microsoft WebMatrix website Open your web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and go to http://www.microsoft.com/web/webmatrix Download WebMatrix installer Click the large green “Download Now” button. Install Microsoft Web Platform Installer If […]

  • How do I import my “publishsettings” file in WebMatrix?

    WebMatrix makes it easy to publish your website to the hosting server. Follow the simple steps below to publish your site via FTP which is the Microsoft preferred method for publishing your website. Open the site you have built on your local computer.    Select the site you want to manage and publish.    Select […]

  • Connecting to a MySQL 5.x Database using Web Matrix

    Once you’ve created your database and are ready to publish your database from your development environment to the hosted environment you’ll want to use the following connection string:   1 Server=mysql.webmatrix-appliedi.net;Database=YOUR DATABASE NAME HERE;Uid=YOUR DATABASE USER HERE;Password=YOUR DATABASE PASSWORD HERE;   <!– –>

  • What is SSL Validation?

    Certification Authorities have a responsibility to ensure they only ever issue SSL Certificates to legitimate companies. This may only be achieved by employing stringent validation processes to ensure issuance practices only allow the SSL Certificate to be issued to a legitimate company. After all, anyone relying on the presence of an SSL Certificate will do […]