Overland Storage SnapServer Administrator's Manual page 67

SnapServer 7.0 Administrator's Guide
In addition, files and directories underneath the directory you specify as the Web Root can
be accessed by reference relative to
specific share. For example, if the Web Root points to directory WebRoot on share SHARE1,
the file SHARE1/WebRoot/photos/slideshow.html can be accessed from a web browser:
http://[servername]/photos/slideshow.html
The Web Root can also be configured to support directory browsing independent of Web
View (access through shares).
NOTE: The SnapServer supports direct read-only web access to files. It is not intended for use
Configuring Web Root
1. Complete the following information, then click OK.
2. Map a drive to the share you have designated as the web root share and upload your
HTML files to the root of the directory, making sure the file names are listed in the
Index Files box.
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as an all-purpose Web Server, as it does not support PERL or Java scripting, animations,
streaming video, or anything that would require a special application or service running
on the server.
Option Description
Enable Web Root Check the
SnapServer to serve the Web Root directory as the top level
web access to the server, and optionally, automatically serve
an HTML file inside. When the box is checked, the options
described below will appear.
Allow Directory Listings If
index pages are configured or present, the browser will open to
a page allowing browsing of all directories underneath the web
root.
NOTE:
Create and configure a Select one of the following:
Web Root share
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Default Index File Files found underneath the Web Root with names matching
Names those in this list will be automatically served to the web
browser when present, according to their order in the list. To
add a filename, click the
more index HTML files, then click
be shown in the Index Files box.
NOTE:
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http://[servername]
Enable Web Root checkbox to configure the
Allow Directory Listings is checked and no user-defined
Checking or unchecking this option only affects
directory browsing in Web Root. It does not affect
access to Web View directory browsing.
Automatically create and configure a web root share : A
share named Web Root will automatically be created. By
default, the share will be hidden from network browsing and
will have all network access protocols except HTTP/HTTPS
enabled (such as, it can be accessed from a browser as the
Web Root but can not be accessed via Web View). You can
change these settings from the Security > Shares page.
Use existing share : Click the Browse button to locate an
existing share you want to use as the web root share.
Add button, enter the name of one or
If no files are specified, index.html will be
automatically loaded if found.
3 – Network Access
without having to reference a
OK . The file you entered will
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