WebFolders

WebFolders are a Windows Explorer extension that allow you to read and open WebDAV resources by using Windows Explorer (file explorer).

The following procedure works on Windows XP.

To connect to WebDAV for WebSphere Portal by using WebFolders...

1. Install the latest WebFolders fix pack. Refer to Software Update for Web Folders on the Microsoft Web site.

2. From the Windows Explorer menu, select Tools > Map Network Drive.

3. Click Sign up for online storage or connect to a network server.

4. Click Next.

5. Click Choose another network location > Next.

6. In the entry field for the internet or network address, type the entry point URL. For example, for working with portal pages and static content this could be:

   http://remote_host:10040/webdav/dav/contentmodel/wps.content.root/

7. Click Next.

8. Enter your user ID and password for the portal.

9. Type a name for the network place and click Next.

10. Click Finish.

You can now use the Windows Explorer to browse and edit your page hierarchy.

Parent topic:

WebDAV clients supported by Microsoft Windows

Related tasks

Mini Redirector Client
WebDrive
Microsoft Office

Related information

Software Update for Web Folders

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