Macromedia Dreamweaver FTP
Macromedia Dreamweaver contains functionality that allows you to transfer your files directly to a publication server from within the Dreamweaver application. IF YOU USE THIS FEATURE, you should refer to the chart below. IF YOU DO NOT use this feature, you can disregard this section.
Note: Overall, the Dreamweaver transfer feature IS NOT SUPPORTED by Computing Services and is not recommended for inexperienced users.
| If you use this version of Dreamweaver: |
Perform this action: |
| Dreamweaver 8.0 and Dreamweaver MX 2004 |
Configure Dreamweaver to use SFTP.
Link to Dreamweaver documentation |
| Dreamweaver MX * |
Upgrade to Dreamweaver 8.0 or Dreamweaver MX 2004. |
| Prior to MX |
Upgrade to Dreamweaver 8.0 or Dreamweaver MX 2004. |
Note: To determine which version of Dreamweaver you are using, do the following:
- Windows: Launch Dreamweaver and select Help > About Dreamweaver. The flash screen and version number appear.
- Mac: Launch Dreamweaver and select Dreamweaver > About Dreamweaver. The flash screen and version number appear.
* Dreamweaver MX, which was released prior to Dreamweaver MX 2004, contains FTP functionality but does not support secure FTP. Macromedia has published a Tech Note entitled "SSH and SSL encryption for FTP connections". This Tech Note outlines steps for using an SSH Client with Dreamweaver MX FTP. The SSH tunnel approach described in the Tech Note is a general mechanism for putting an extra level of security on top of older, insecure protocols. However, the steps recommended in this Tech Note WILL NOT work in our environment.
Departments may purchase Dreamweaver under the the campus' Adobe volume license agreement for a minimal media charge and license fee.
Last Updated: February 1, 2007
