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DCM Server Information

Server Information

The DCM server is used to host web sites for both personal and course use in the DCM department. User accounts start with 30mb of space and more is avaliable if requested.

Server Name: dcmweb
Host name: dcm.uhcl.edu
IP Address: 129.7.84.135
Operating System: Windows Server 2003
Web Server: IIS6
Hardware: Dual Xeon 1.86Ghz Quad-core, 16GB RAM

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How to use your account

The following default directories should be visible in all users root directories:

Deleting or Renaming any of these default directories or files may cause problems.

• /pages/ - contains your public webspace visible at your web space URL.
• /db/ - contains the default MS Access database (db.mdb). If you are enrolled in more than one class that requires database connectivity you may see sequentially numbered databases (e.g. db1.mdb, db2.mdb, and so forth).

Your website should be visible at the following URLs:

• Internet: http://dcm.uhcl.edu/<username>
• Intranet: \\dcmweb\<username>

The webserver routes any request to that users pages folder. For example, if a user tried to access http://dcm.uhcl.edu/SmithJ/contact.html, the server would look for \\dcmweb\SmithJ\pages\contact.html. Files outside of the pages directory will not be visible via a web browser by default.

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Connecting via FTP

You can connect to your network share using any FTP program you like with the following credentials:

• Server or Host Name: dcm.uhcl.edu
• Username: SCE\<username>
• Password: <your_password> (by default your password is your student id)

If you have problems connecting try to disable Passive Mode in your FTP client.

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Mapping your network share

When you map a network share, your shared directory will appear as a local drive on your computer that you can use as if it really was.

To map a network share follow these steps:

1. Open My Computer or use any open Windows Explorer window.
2. Click Tools in the file menu at the top of the window.
3. Select Map Network Drive… from the drop-down list.
4. In the Folder input box enter the name of your share. This is typically the same as your username. For example, if your usename was SmithJ you should enter \\dcmweb.uhcl.edu\SmithJ\ into the folder field.
5. Click Connect using a Different Username before continuing.
6. Here you will prefix your username with the SCE domain. For example, if your username was SmithJ you should enter SCE\SmithJ into the username field. By default your password is your student id.
7. Click OK then click Finish. Your shared folder should appear momentarily.

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How to get help

If you're problem was not resolved in this FAQ or the SCE FAQ please contact an RA.

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