Setting up a "Testing Server" in Dreamweaver is worthwhile for anybody who would like to preview their pages before they are made public. This page will demonstrate how to perform this one-time setup of the Testing Server in Dreamweaver.

For a larger overview of why using the SJU Testing Server makes sense, please see "What's the difference between the www.sju.edu and test-www.sju.edu?"

To set up the Testing Server in Dreamweaver, follow these steps:

1. Open the "Manage Sites" window (see menu to right).
2. In the "Manage Sites" window, select the website you are using (named "SJU Web" for most), and click Edit (show me).
3. The Site Definition window should now be open. Click the "Advanced" (not "Basic") tab near the top of the Site Definition window (show me).
4. Click on "Testing Server" to open the Testing Server tab. First, choose the "Local/Network" mode of Access and then fill in the following variables:
   • Testing server folder: \\webtest\test-www
   • Refresh remote file list automatically: Yes, check this box.
   • URL prefix: http://test-www.sju.edu/
   (see a sample)
5. Click "OK" and "Done" to exit. The Testing Server is now defined.

You are now ready to use the Testing Server. Directions on how to use the Testing Server are available here.