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15 Maintaining a Web Site
Section 15.1• Identify Webmastering tasks• Identify Web server maintenance techniques• Describe the importance of backups
Section 15.2• Identify guidelines for updating a site• Explain the purpose of archiving a Web site• Edit and update a Web page
Section 15.3• Identify Web access controls• Create a login screen
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Section 15.1 Web Server MaintenanceFocus on Reading
Main Ideas
A Webmaster’s primary responsibility is Web server maintenance. Maintenance includes diagnosing and repairing a server’s hardware and software, and backing up critical system data.
Key Terms
hot-swappable hard drives
hard drive mirroring
backup
incremental backup
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Web Server Maintenance
Webmasters are responsible for Web server maintenance.
A Web server’s primary function is to upload and download files. This depends on two components:
• Communication hardware• Communication software
Maintaining a Web Server
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Section 15.1 Web Server MaintenanceMaintaining a Web Server
Webmasters can use hot-hot-swappable hard drivesswappable hard drives or hard drive mirroringhard drive mirroring to maintain storage.
hot-swappable hard drives System used by some Web servers that contains multiple hard drives; allows a Webmaster to replace one drive for another in case of failure of the drive. (p. 425)
hard drive mirroring Writing to more than one hard drive at the same time; ensures reliability and keeps Web servers fully functional at all times. (p. 425)
pp. 424-427
Section 15.1 Web Server MaintenanceMaintaining a Web Server
Webmasters can protect critical data by making data backupsbackups and incremental backupsincremental backups.
backup A copy of a specific set of data, usually stored in a different place such as a tape, CD-ROM, or another hard drive. (p. 426)
incremental backup Copies only the data that has changed since the last full backup to the backup device. (p. 426)
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Section Web Server Maintenancepp. 424-427
Examine What is the primary function of a Web server?
A. to maintain storage
B. to copy data
C. to upload and download files
D. to ensure reliability
C. to upload and download files
Section Assessment
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Section 15.2 Updating InformationFocus on Reading
Main Ideas
Published Web sites require regular updating. Webmasters often archive rather than discard the elements they remove. Preparing technical documentation is an important part of Web site maintenance.
Key Terms
file management
direct server update
local client update
archiving
pp. 429-432
Sectionpp. 429-432
Updating Information
Visitors return to sites that contain dynamic information. Consider the following guidelines for updating your site:
• Think about how your changes will benefit your visitors.
• Frequently update content elements such as the site’s graphics, text, last-updated date, and recommended links.
• Try to maintain the site’s overall structure, navigation bars, logos, color schemes, and contact information.
• Schedule for regular updates.
Guidelines for Updating a Site
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Section 15.2 Updating InformationManaging and Archiving Web Files
A comprehensive Web maintenance plan should include a strategy for file file managementmanagement..
There are two methods for updating Web page files: direct server direct server updateupdate and local client local client updateupdate..
file management The process of creating, naming, moving, updating, and deleting files on a computer system. (p. 430)
direct server update The act of updating or revising a Web site’s files directly on the Web server where the site resides. (p. 430)
local client update The process of revising Web pages by copying the files from the Web server to a local (client) workstation, updating the files on the local workstation, and uploading the revised files to the Web server. (p. 430)
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Section 15.2 Updating InformationManaging and Archiving Web Files
It is important to archivearchive your Web pages. You can use the old pages as templates for new pages.
Remember to archive the HMTL pages as well as the associated files and folders.
archiving The process of saving and storing old Web pages and their components. (p. 432)
pp. 429-432
Sectionpp. 429-432
Updating Information
Many Web sites provide various forms of technical documentation to accompany their goods and services.
Documentation can be an essential part of an effective Web site.
Managing and Archiving Web Files
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Sectionpp. 429-432
Updating Information
• Activity 15B – Download and Upload Files from a Remote Server (p. 430)
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Section Updating Informationpp. 429-432
Identify If you _________ old pages, you can use them as templates for new pages.
A. update
B. manage
C. publish
D. archive
D. archive
Section Assessment
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Section 15.3 Keeping a Web Site SecureFocus on Reading
Main Ideas
Many Web sites collect valuable information about the Web surfers who visit them. Part of a Webmaster’s job is keeping this personal data secure from unauthorized access.
Key Terms
access control
password
user authentication
global access control
pp. 433-436
Section 15.3 Keeping a Web Site SecureControlling Access to a Site
Webmasters can use various methods of access controlaccess control.
PasswordsPasswords are a common form of access control.
access control A security measure in which a site’s availability is restricted to a specific set of authorized users. (p. 433)
password A set of letters or numbers that a user enters to gain access to a Web site. (p. 433)
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Section 15.3 Keeping a Web Site SecureControlling Access to a Site
For user authenticationuser authentication, t, the computer compares the password entered to the one on file.
Using global access global access control control can enhance a Web can enhance a Web site’s security.site’s security.
user authentication The process of checking the password the user enters against the one assigned to the user. (p. 433)
global access control A security measure in which groups of users are granted or denied access to computer system data; different groups of users are often given different levels of access to system data. (p. 435)
pp. 433-436
Sectionpp. 433-436
Keeping a Web Site Secure
The need for Web site security is well established, as is the technology to implement such security.
The question still remains as to how much security any given Web site publisher should be required to provide.
Webmasters often must make ethical decisions when monitoring Web sites.
Ethics and Webmastering
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Section Keeping a Web Site Securepp. 433-436
Identify ____________ is a screening measure in which a site’s availability is restricted to specific authorized users.
A. Password checking
B. Accessibility monitoring
C. User authentication
D. Access control
D. Access control
Section Assessment
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Chapter Review
True/False Part of a Webmaster’s job is keeping users’ personal data secure from unauthorized users.
True. Part of the Webmaster’s job is to use various methods of access control to keep users’ personal data secure from unauthorized access.
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Chapter Review
Summarize Why is it important to update and maintain a Web site on a regular basis?
Visitors are more likely to return to sites that are regularly updated. Content elements such as graphics, external links, and text should remain current.