How to Host a WebDav Server
A WebDAV server makes it more convenient for website administrators and programmers to manage the root directory and its content on the Web server. WebDAV lets you connect directly to the shared folder from anywhere on the network. You must first install the WebDAV server, and then enable the service so authenticated users can access the folder. WebDAV lets administrators control the access rights and folders available to users.
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Instructions
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Download the WebDAV service from the Microsoft download website. Extract the content of the download to a directory on your server.
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Double-click the "webdav_x64_75.msi" file to start the installation. Click "Accept" in the "Terms of Service" window and click "Install." The service installs on the server. After the installation completes, open the IIS Server Manager from the Windows program menu.
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Double-click the "WebDAV Authoring Rules" in the IIS Manager window. A list of WebDAV options open. Click "Enable WebDAV" to enable the service on the server. With the service enabled, you can set up permissions.
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Click "Add Authoring Rule" to set up permissions. Select "All Content" and choose a username. For instance, choose "Administrator" to set up access for the main admin account.
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Check the boxes for the type of access. For instance, if you only want to allow for read access, check "Read" and click "OK" to save the changes. To allow changes to files, click "Write" and "Read."
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