FTP: File Transfer Protocol

File Transfer Protocol

The objectives of FTP is:

1. To promote sharing of files (computer programs and/or data).
2. To encourage indirect or implicit use of remote computers.
3. To shield a user from variations in file storage systems among different hosts.
4. To transfer data reliably, and efficiently.

Every USU student has been given room on the USU server to hold files and information. To put files on the server an FTP program is needed. Downloadable programs are available at the sites provided on the link directory on the side of the blog.

The address is cc.usu.edu
The user is either your A# or your cc email account (the words before the @cc.usu.edu, usually your name.)
The password is your aggiemail password or the password to your cc email account.
Then you want to quick connect.
Once connected you should see the computers folders on one side and a .www folder on the other. Click and drag the document you want to put on the web from the first window into the .www folder.
The file has been shared.
When creating your blog post you then need to enter the link to your file. For example if you named your file "Slideshow" the link would be: cc.usu.edu/~(user name)/slideshow.