FrontPage 2002 FAQ

 

What is Microsoft ® FrontPage™?

 

FrontPage is an easy-to-use Web development and publishing tool that allows you to create professional Web pages without having any real knowledge of HTML code.

 

 

What enhancements have been made to FrontPage 2002 that were not available with FrontPage 2000?

 

Microsoft has made a number of enhancements to FrontPage, including the following:

 

·         Easier access to the tools you need -- A new integrated folder list and navigation pane allow you to set up and change links, banners, and other navigation while editing pages. Page tabs allow you to flip between multiple pages without cluttering the desktop. The new task pane provides quick access to frequently used commands and files.

 

·         Image Library -- Choose from a range of layouts to create a gallery for your photos or images. FrontPage automatically builds thumbnails; you need only resize images and add captions and descriptions.

 

·         AutoShapes, drop shadows, WordArt, and callouts -- These familiar tools are as easy to use in FrontPage as they are in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint®. You can even import and use shapes created in other Office programs. (You must have Microsoft Office XP installed on your computer in order to use these features.)

 

·         Automatic Web content -- Visitors can gain access to timely MSNBC headlines and weather, Microsoft Money Central™ stock-ticker lookups, Microsoft Expedia maps, and MSN® search.

 

·         HTML, ASP, and XML source-code preservation capabilities -- Import code created in a text editor or other HTML editing tool without rearranging or changing it. FrontPage 2002 allows you to transform HTML code to be XML-compliant with a single command.

 

·         Custom Link Bars -- Link to e-mail addresses, network shares, or pages on or off your site.

 

·         Usage Analysis Reports – This basic site data analysis software can tell you which pages are getting the most hits and how visitors arrived at your site. You can also save reports in Microsoft Excel or HTML format for further analysis. (This feature is not intended to replace the Web Trends site tracking tools already provided with WEBCOAST.NET's True Advantage accounts.)

 

·         New Publishing dialog box -- Drag files and folders between source and destination Webs for faster publishing.

 

·         Database Interface Wizard – This feature makes connecting forms to a database a snap and allows authorized users to edit or query databases through a Web-based form. In addition, you can collect data from online forms and deliver it to a text file, e-mail address, or database such as Microsoft Access.

 

 

 Can I host a Share point™ site from my Web site?

 

No, you cannot. Due to the unique security requirements of a shared hosting platform, WEBCOAST.NET does not allow Share point sites on its shared servers. As a result, customers will not be able to use the features of FrontPage 2002 that allow integration with Share point. In addition, WEBCOAST.NET Technical Support is unable to troubleshoot or resolve issues related to Share point.

 

 

Can I use the Microsoft bCentral™ Commerce Manager on my site?

 

Because bCentral is an application hosted by Microsoft, WEBCOAST.NET cannot support the use of the bCentral service. However, we do offer a suite of e-commerce services appealing to a wide array of business needs. For more information on WEBCOAST.NET's e-commerce offerings, contact your WEBCOAST.NET sales consultant.

 

 

Does my site have to be hosted on a Windows server in order to use FrontPage?

 

You can host your FrontPage site on WEBCOAST.NET's Linux or Windows hosting platforms. Both support the use of FrontPage and FrontPage Server Extensions.

 

 

What do I need in order to start using FrontPage 2002?

 

You only need two things in order to get started with FrontPage 2002:

 

·         FrontPage client software – You can purchase this software from a software dealer and install it on your computer or workstation. FrontPage 2002 is part of the Office XP suite of products.

·         FrontPage Server Extensions – These are available via your WEBCOAST.NET administration page.

 

 

What are FrontPage Server Extensions?


FrontPage Server Extensions are server-side applications that enable you to incorporate the following advanced features without having to write the complex server-side programs typically required.

 

  • Collaborate simultaneously with other users on the same Web site.
  • Create a Web page directly on a Web server.
  • Save directly to a Web server when using Office programs.

·         Include these FrontPage components on your sites: link bars, top-ten lists, form handlers, discussions, full text searches, hit counters, and categories.

 

FrontPage Extensions must be installed on your server in order for the aforementioned features to function properly on your FrontPage Web site.

 

 

How do I get FrontPage Extensions?

 

You can install or re-install FrontPage Extensions on your Web server from your WEBCOAST.NET administration page

 

 

Can I use FrontPage 98 or FrontPage 2000 if I have FrontPage 2002 Extensions installed on my server?

 

Yes, you can. Microsoft has created FrontPage 2002 Extensions to be backward-compatible with earlier versions of FrontPage.