Apple APPLESHARE IP 5.0.2 Information Manual

Important Information About AppleShare 5.0.2

AppleShare 5.0.2 has two improvements not mentioned elsewhere in the
documentation:

m It is fully compatible with Mac OS 8.
m It supports WebStar-compatible plug-ins.

Note: Several sections in this document instruct you to restart the Web server
so that settings changes can take effect . To save time, read this entire
document and make all changes before you restart the server.

Using WebStar plug-ins

Plug-ins add speed and functionality to your Web server. T hey act like CGI
(Common Gateway Interface) scripts but are faster and more efficient. You
can use plug-ins to

m record the number of visitors to your Web pages
m process forms
m access databases such as customer lists or product catalogs
m conduct on-screen chats
m check passwords
m let users search for information on your Web site

You can purchase plug-ins from software vendors or download them from the
Intern et.

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Installing plug-ins

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To install a plug-in, follow the instructions that came with the plug-in software.

If no directions came with the software, drag the plug-in to the Plug-Ins folder
inside the current Web folder, chosen in the Web & File Sharing Settings
window.

Setting aside memory for plug-ins

The do cumentation that came with your plug-in may tell you how much
memory the plug-in needs to load and to work properly. (All the plug-ins in
the Plug-Ins folder load when your Web server starts.)

Important Do not adjust the memory set aside for plug-ins by using the
server’s I nformation dialog box. Instead follow the instructions in this section.

1 Open the Web & File Admin program.
2 Choose Web & File Server Settings from the Server menu.

The Web & File Server Settings window appears.

3 Choose Web Plug-Ins from the pop-up menu.

<<Picture “Web Plug-ins Settings PICT”>>

4 Increase the number in the box labeled Maximum Plug-in Memory Usage by the amount

of memory that your plug-in requires.

To increase this number, click the up arrow.
The total in the box should be at least as large as the sum of required memory

for all plug-ins in the Plug-Ins folder, plus any special plug-ins that reside
elsewhere. (See “Special Plug-in Settings,” later in this document.)

5 Click Save.

Before you save changes, you may want to read the next section and make
changes to other settings.

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