What is WebDAV vs FTP

Webdav is a protocol. It enhances http, and works thru http, so you only need to open port 80 (or 443 if https)

It allows you to work with remote files asif they were on your machine.

Example... Ftp, for you to edit a txt file on an ftp server, you need to download the file, edit, and upload the revised file.

Webdav allows you to work with the file, fromthe server, without downloading.

It also allows for "locking" of files, which means, multiple users can work with a file at the same time, but only 1 at a time can make changes.

Wedav is also secure because it works along side ntfs permissions, and can be used over https, so everything is encrypted.

With FTP you'd have to setup a vnp connection to the ftp server, and enable IPsec policies over that vpn.

Besides that.... Webdav allows you to pipe multiple transfers, as opposed to ftp opening a new connection for every transfer.

It is more efficient, and nativley support by windows (webfolders IS webdav)and ultimatly more secure than FTP, and the fact that when working with xp, every app sees the file as if it were local, makes it a much more efficient webmastering/file transfering solution.

It means less ports to open on your firewall, and a smaller attack zone for hackers, cause it works from port 80 with http

1. Double-click on the MY NETWORK PLACES icon on your Desktop or from your START button.
2. Click on ADD A NETWORK PLACE from the NETWORK TASKS menu on the left side of the window.
3. The ADD A NETWORK PLACE WIZARD will open. Click NEXT.
4. Select the CHOOSE ANOTHER NETWORK LOCATION option. Click NEXT.
5. In the INTERNET OR NETWORK ADDRESS field enter http://webfolders2.mydocsonline.com or if SSL is turned ON then enter https://webfolders2.mydocsonline.com and click NEXT.
6. Enter your User Name and Password when prompted.
7. Enter a Name to label the link, such as My Docs Online or Web Folders Click FINISH.
8. A Windows Explorer window will appear. You may then Click FINISH to OPEN your My Docs Online account or Click Cancel to exit.
9. A Shortcut has been created in your My NETWORK PLACES. Open MY NETWORK PLACES. Drag and drop the web folder icon to your desktop for future access.

1. In "Computer" Right-Click an open area on the right side of the Window, then select "Add a Network Location".
2. The "Add Network Location Wizard" will appear. Click "Next".
3. When asked, "Where do you want to create this network location?" select Choose a custom network location. Click "Next".
4. When asked to "Specify the location of your website" in the Internet or network address field, enter http://webfolders2.mydocsonline.com/webfolder or if SSL is turned ON then enter https://webfolders2.mydocsonline.com/webfolder Click "Next".
5. Enter your User Name and Password when prompted (you may be prompted more than once).
6. When asked, "What do you want to name this location?" enter a label of your choosing (for instance "My Docs Online"). Click "Next".
7. When you see "Completing the Add Network Location Wizard" Check the box "Open the network location when I click Finish" and Click "Finish" (it may take some time for the Web Folder to open the first time).
8. A Network Location has been created in the "Network Location" section of Computer with the label you choose. (Hint: You can Right-click the Network Location and select "Send to... Desktop" to create an additional shortcut on your desktop).

1. From "Go" on the Finder Menu Select Connect to Server... or Press Command-K.
2. For "Server Address" use: http://webfolders2.mydocsonline.com (or https://webfolders2.mydocsonline.com if you have SSL set ON).
3. Use your My Docs Online Login ID and Password when prompted for "WebDAV File System Authentication" name and password.
4. Learn more at Apple's WebDAV page.