Questions You Need To Ask

What are the usage policies for your organization?
Your organization should have a usage policy. The policy outlines rules and regulations designed to protect your institution, your pages, and the privacy of data.
Where will your pages be placed?
You will need to know which Web server your pages will go. You will also need to know the directory the pages will be placed.
Will you have write access to the directory containing your pages?
If you have write permissions to your directories you can update your pages on your own. If not, the posting of your pages may be delayed as the system administrator, or Webmaster, will have to copy them to the server.
Who is the system administrator or the Webmaster?
Even if you have write access to your directories, knowing the names and phone numbers of the administrator is important. These people are the ones who can answer your questions and walk you through certain procedures. These people are also the ones to report problems to.
Do you have the ability to execute scripts?
Data that is entered in online exams and forms are processed by a script. Normally, you have to write the scripts. If you're allowed to execute scripts, you need to know where to put the script. Normally, the directory for scripts is called cgi-bin.
What resources are available on the server and what directory are they in?
You can create links to existing pages (using relative links) and graphics if you know where they are. For example, if you want to provide a link to your instution's home page, you need to know where it is. Knowing its location makes creating this link a simple process. You can also use your institution's logo on your pages - if you know where the logo is.
What are the backup and maintenance times for the server?
Every site should have a set time for backup and maintenance of the Web server. These are the times when you do not want to post your pages on the server.

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