3.9. DOMAINS

CHAPTER 3. HOW DO I USE HOSTING CONTROLLER?

  More secure   Users do not know where your files are physically located on the server and cannot use that

information to modify your files.

  Easier move directories in your site   Rather than changing the URL for the directory, you change the

mapping between the alias and the physical location of the directory.

You do not have to use virtual directories; small or simple sites generally do not need to use any.

To view a virtual directory:

1. Click on the List Web Sites link in the Domain menu.

2. Click on the

button.

3. The virtual directories for the top level of your web site are now displayed.

If you need to view any virtual directories that are contained within an existing virtual directory, click on

the radio button next to the required directory and click on the

button. Repeat as required.

Figure 3.53: Viewing your virtual directories

Adding a virtual directory

Hosting Controller enables you to add a virtual directory at any time. You can set the alias, physical path, and

access permissions of the virtual directory.

To add a virtual directory:

1. Click on the List Web Sites link in the Domain menu.

2. Click on the

button.

3. Enter the name of the virtual directory in the Alias for Virtual Directory field.

4. Choose the physical path of the virtual directory. Click on the name of your site in the Physical Path

area and click on the

button.

5. Repeat the previous step until you have selected the required directory.

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