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They are a set of server-side applications that enable you to incorporate the following advanced features without having to write the complex server-side programs typically required:

• Collaborate simultaneously with other users on the same Web site.
• Create a Web page directly on a Web server.
• Save directly to a Web server when using Office programs.
• Include these FrontPage components on your sites: link bars, top 10 lists, form handlers, discussions, full text searches, hit counters, and categories.

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Our web server should support all versions of FrontPage up to the latest version, which is FrontPage 2002.

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Click here to request FrontPage extensions for your district's website.  You will be notified via email or phone when complete.

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No.  FrontPage extensions will only be enabled upon request.

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Once you have created your site in FrontPage and saved it on your computer, you may publish your site by clicking on "File" and selecting the option to "Publish Web."  You will then be prompted to "Specify the location to publish your web to."  In the space provided, make sure it reads "http://yourdistrict.ednet10.net".  (Replace where it says yourdistrict with your school district's name.  Do not include "isd".  Example: If I were publishing the website for Richardson ISD, I would publish to the location http://richardson.ednet10.net.)  Next you will be prompted to enter your username and password.  These should be the same as your previous FTP account.  Finally, you should see a dialog box pop up stating your website was published successfully.  Click "Done".

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Like other web design programs, FrontPage provides an easy-to-use "drag and drop" environment for creating websites.  No knowledge of HTML is required to use FrontPage.  The key difference between FrontPage and other web design programs is FrontPage's use of server-side extensions.  These server-side applications enable users to incorporate advanced features in their website without having to write complex server-side programs that are typically required.  A few of these features include link bars, top 10 lists, form handlers, discussions, full text searches, hit counters, and categories.  

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Yes.  Since FrontPage extensions will only be activated on a site by request, you will still be able to make changes to your site as before.  The only thing that will change is the address (or hostname) you will use to upload your files.  You will now use districtname.ednet10.net (where districtname is the name of your district) as the address (or hostname).  

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One way to delete or edit pages within a FrontPage web that has been  published is to actually do the work directly on the server.  To open your FrontPage web on the server follow these steps:

1. Within FrontPage, click on "File" and select the option "Open Web"
2. In the "Folder Name" field, enter your site's address. Ex: http://districtname.ednet10.net (where districtname is the name of your district).
3. Click "Open".
4. Enter your username and password.
5. Make your changes.
6. Save by pressing Ctrl+S or by selecting "File" then "Save".

IMPORTANT: Remember that when making "live" changes on the server, the copy of the web on your local hard drive will remain unchanged.  Therefore, you would not be able to do a full recovery of your site in the event data is corrupted or lost.  We would only recommend working "live" on the server when necessary.  If you do make "live" changes, we recommend you back your site contents up regularly on your local computer.

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If you are composing / editing your web on your local computer, then publishing the changes to the server you already have a local copy of your web. 

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No.  It is not recommended that you "FTP" files to the server in order to upload and edit your web page.  If you are using FrontPage, the "Publish Web" feature is much simpler and more efficient.  FTP access will be granted to FrontPage enabled accounts by request.  Click here to request FTP access to your FrontPage enabled web.

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Use districtname.ednet10.net (where districtname is the name of your district).

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Click here to submit a service issue or simply call 972-348-1168.  Please include contact information and the error message when submitting a service issue. 

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Click here to submit a service issue or simply call 972-348-1168.  Please include contact information and the error message when submitting a service issue.  

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The following options are now available for district websites hosted by region 10:

• "Sub-domain" names (ex. district.ednet10.net) 
• CGI and ASP scripting capability
• FrontPage 2002 server-side extensions
• Regular Domain Name hosting (ex. www.district.com)
• FTP access
• SSL encryption

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Region 10 will gladly host your district's website, but does not offer development services at this time.

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Region 10 only provides web hosting services to school districts within its service area.

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Click here for a map of Region 10 districts.

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-This process can only be done through the school district's Technical Coordinator.  
The first step is to register your domain with a name authority, such as VeriSign (formerly Network Solutions). If Verisign is used, you may simply provide them with our "handle" of EDNET4-DOM for the host information.  Usually the domain is ready for use within 24 hours of registration.  Once registration is complete, the next step is for the district's technical coordinator to email a DNS entry request to Region 10. These requests should be sent to djsparks@ednet10.net. 

Every DNS request needs to include the following information:
     - School District Name
     - Domain Name as it was registered
     - IP address for the new domain name (This will be 207.235.128.133 if site is hosted by Region 10)
Your new domain name should be ready to go within 24 to 48 hours after submitting the DNS request to Region 10.

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You may have additional users created upon approval.  Additional user requests will be approved on a case-by-case basis.  Please call 972-348-1168 Mon.- Thurs. 8:00AM to 4:30PM and Fri. 8:00AM to 3:00PM to request an additional user.

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Please call 972-348-1168  Mon.- Thurs. 8:00AM to 4:30PM and Fri. 8:00AM to 3:00PM.  

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If you have a script or program that can be run simply by uploading the files via FTP or FrontPage to your account, you may use it.  However, we will not be able to install any programs requiring a system installation on the server.   

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No.  We are using a "name-based" system with host headers.  This system is more efficient than traditional IP-based hosting and helps keep us in compliance with A.R.I.N.'s guidelines for IP utilization.  If you feel a unique IP address is absolutely necessary for  your site, please call 972-348-1168 to make a request.

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In order to maintain high levels of security for our districts, FTP is no longer available to locations outside our firewall.  FTP sends userIDs and passwords in clear text, which can present a significant security risk.  A more secure alternative to FTP is to use Web Folders instead.  Click Here for more information on Web Folders.

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If your site is hosted by Region 10, simply use yourdistrict.ednet10.net or www2.ednet10.net as your hostname, then type in your district's FTP username and password.  If your site is not hosted by Region 10, your ISP will provide you this information.

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You may click here to send us a service issue, or you may call us at 972-348-1168.  Remember...  you CANNOT access your site via FTP from a location outside your school district.  If you need to access the files on your site for updating or any reason from a location outside your school district, you will need to use web folders.  Click Here for more information on Web Folders.

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Please call 972-348-1168  Mon.- Thurs. 8:00AM to 4:30PM and Fri. 8:00AM to 3:00PM.  

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Web Folders provide a way to browse, transfer, and update files / folders securely through a web browser (Internet Explorer 5 or higher).

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Please call 972-348-1168  Mon.- Thurs. 8:00AM to 4:30PM and Fri. 8:00AM to 3:00PM.   You may also email webmastr@ednet10.net.

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1.  Open Internet Explorer (must be version 5 or higher).
2.  Click "File", then "Open"
3.  In the "Open" field, type:  http://districtname.ednet10.net/upload where districtname is the name of your district.
4.  Place a check in the box labeled "Open as Web Folder" and click "OK".
5.  Enter your district's Username and Password.
6.  You may now drag/drop or copy/paste files into your browser
You may also Click Here to view Microsoft's official instructions for installing and using Web Folders in Internet Explorer 5.

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You may click here to send us a service issue, or you may call us at 972-348-1168.  Remember...  you CANNOT access your site via FTP from a location outside your school district.  If you need to access the files on your site for updating or any reason from a location outside your school district, you will need to use web folders.  Click Here for more information on Web Folders.

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Region 10's web server is capable of running most CGI and ASP scripts, however, we do not provide any type of troubleshooting or technical assistance for these scripts.

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ActivePerl version. 5.6.0.620 is currently installed on the web server.

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No.  You are free to use any CGI script you like.  However, Region 10 does reserve the right to take any action necessary to prevent programs or scripts from using large amounts of system resources that could interfere with other site's service levels.  These actions could include stopping the script and/or temporarily stopping web services to the account running the script.  If we do notice a "runaway script" and deem it necessary to stop it and/or web services on your account, we will attempt to contact you as soon as possible, but will not necessarily wait on this before action is taken.

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The path to perl.exe on the server is c:\perl\bin\perl.exe

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The following websites are contain additional information regarding ActivePerl:
O'reilly Resources for Perl-  http://www.perl.com
Perl Mongers-  http://www.perl.org
Active State's Official website-  http://www.activestate.com
Active State's Official Perl F.A.Q.-  http://www.ActiveState.com/ActivePerl/docs/faq/ActivePerlfaq.html