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Transfer content to a website using commercial packages

Transfer content to a website using commercial packages

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTWEB403
State Code
AUP81
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transfer content, from a remote location to a web server, using a range of commercial information and communications technology (ICT) products. The objective is the successful upload of new, or revised, information on a website.It applies to individuals who are required to update websites.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Configure the file transfer protocol client
  • 1.1 Review and select the file transfer protocol (FTP) client, based on features and functions
  • 1.2 Ensure that the file transfer protocol client is suitable for the technical environment
  • 1.3 Enter client details, including the user identity (ID), password and the host name or ID, into profile fields to create a permanent profile
  • 1.4 Choose settings such as auto-detect, save profile, and password, depending on organisational security and privacy policy, and the organisational guidelines
  • 1.5 Test and verify, the configuration by connecting to the web-hosting server
2. Plan and prepare for the data transfer
  • 2.1 Prepare the data content, and back it up on the local computer or server
  • 2.2 Identify data as compressed, or uncompressed, with the tools available on the server to manage uploaded data
  • 2.3 Ensure that the files are in an appropriate form for recognition and interaction by the operating system
  • 2.4 Ensure that the receiving directory structure is applicable for the data to be uploaded
3. Establish the connection to server
  • 3.1 Log on to remote server using administrative, guest or anonymous accounts
  • 3.2 Proceed through the security layers, based on organisational guidelines
  • 3.3 Initiate the file transfer protocol client program and locate the destination directory
4. Transfer the data to a remote server
  • 4.1 Select files to be transferred and choose the mode, American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), or binary
  • 4.2 Run the antivirus software on the downloaded files
  • 4.3 Move, rename, copy, and delete files on the server as necessary, and as permissions allow
  • 4.4 Store and order files, according to requirements and file extensions
  • 4.5 Conduct appropriate steps for downloaded files, such as translation, decompression, or de-archival of the files for use
  • 4.6 Confirm the data transfer and content functionality, and close the connection
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8126 ICAWEB403A Transfer content to a website using commercial packages Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS34 ICTWEB434 Transfer content to websites Unit of competency