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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Configure the file transfer protocol client
   • Review and select the file transfer protocol (FTP) client, based on features and functions
   • Ensure that the file transfer protocol client is suitable for the technical environment
   • Enter client details, including the user identity (ID), password and the host name or ID, into profile fields to create a permanent profile
   • Choose settings such as auto-detect, save profile, and password, depending on organisational security and privacy policy, and the organisational guidelines
   • Test and verify, the configuration by connecting to the web-hosting server
2. Plan and prepare for the data transfer
   • Prepare the data content, and back it up on the local computer or server
   • Identify data as compressed, or uncompressed, with the tools available on the server to manage uploaded data
   • Ensure that the files are in an appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operating system
   • Ensure that the receiving directory structure is applicable for the data to be uploaded
3. Establish the connection to server
   • Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts
   • Proceed through the security layers, based on organisational guidelines
   • Initiate the file transfer protocol client program and locate the destination directory
4. Transfer the data to a remote server
   • Select files to be transferred and choose the mode, American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), or binary
   • Run the antivirus software on the downloaded files
   • Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary, and as permissions allow
   • Store and order files, according to requirements and file extensions
   • Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files, such as translation, decompression, or de-archival of the files for use
   • Confirm the data transfer and content functionality, and close the connection

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

configure a file transfer protocol (FTP) client

prepare the content to be transferred

connect to the server

transfer the content.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the process of transferring content to a website including:

the FTP server and the client software

internet protocols

security issues

server access security procedures

server operating systems

website server architecture (e.g. Linux, Windows, Unix)

outline the range of organisational policies, and procedures, that impact on web site development

identify and describe the legislation, regulations, and codes of practice as they relate to web design, including:

codes of ethics

privacy

copyright

intellectual property.

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