Setting Up A Connection To A Webdav Server On Windows 'webdav server php'

Windows offers several ways to connect to web servers using various protocols, including Internet File System (IFS) and Network Neighborhood/My Computers. One such protocol is the WebDAV (Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning), which allows users to publish, edit, move, or delete files on a remote host as if they were local resources.

This article will guide you through setting up a connection to a WebDAV server using Windows Server 2008 with Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS) installed.

Prerequisites

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Before proceeding with the steps below:

1. Ensure that your system is running on either x86 or x64 architecture.

2. Install Microsoft's .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and above, as well as Windows Server 2008 SP1 or later versions.

3. Make sure IIS Manager Console for the respective version of Internet Information Services (IIS) has been installed.

Step-by-Step Instructions

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### Step 1: Download and Install Necessary Components

* If you haven't already, download and install 'Windows Server Update'(https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/KB976559).

* Additionally, ensure that .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is installed on your system by following these steps:

* Open Control Panel.

* Click on Programs and Features (in Windows Vista or later) or Add/Remove Programs (in earlier versions of Windows).

### Step 2: Enable WebDAV Module in IIS Manager

* To enable the new WebDAV module, follow these steps:

1. Launch Internet Information Services (IIS) manager by searching for it in Start > All Apps.

2. Double-click on your server name to expand its contents.

### Step -3: Configure Windows Explorer to Connect via WebDav

* To configure Windows Explorer to connect via WebDAV, follow these steps:

1. Open File Explorer or Windows Explorer depending upon the version of Windows you are using.

2 Click with the right mouse button on This PC and select the option Add network location.

### Step 4: Enter Network Location Details And Connect

* Now that your system has all necessary components installed, enter the following details to connect:

1. Choose a drive letter for this connection (e.g., Z:).

2 Click Next.

3 In the window that appears under 'Enter URL or UNC path of network location', type \\server_name\sharename and click Next.

4 Enter your username and password if prompted.

### Step 5: Map The WebDAV Share

* After providing valid credentials, Windows will attempt to map the share. If successful, you should see a new drive letter in File Explorer under 'Network Locations'. Double-click on this entry to open it in explorer.

Troubleshooting

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If you encounter any issues during these steps or are unable to connect after following all instructions above:

1 Ensure that WebDAV is enabled at both the client (Windows) and server sides.

2 Verify that your username has appropriate permissions for accessing shared resources on the target server.

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