those files better than the operating system could. The name you enter here is merely a unique name for that reference, nothing more. I'll enter Dorknozzle. Below the name option, you'll find a text box that refers to the URL of your site. If the site you're defining contains a valid HTTP address (for example, http://www.dorknozzle.info), enter that here. In the long run, entering the HTTP address for your website helps Dreamweaver manage site root relative links and absolute links (those that refer to your website) through its link checker. When you finish entering these values, click Next. The second window of the Basic window appears, similar to Figure 4.5. Figure 4.5. The second window in the Basic tab allows you to choose a server technology. [View full size image]   From this second screen, you'll choose to work with a server technology or not. Although we'll be working with server technologies in Part V, "Dynamic Web Page Creation," for now, we'll choose the radio button titled "No, I do not want to use a server technology" and click Next. The third part of the Basic window appears similar to Figure 4.6. Figure 4.6. The third window allows you to set a path to the files on your local computer. [View full size image]   Once again, the practice of defining a site is the process of establishing a reference between Dreamweaver and the files on your local computer. On this third screen, you essentially tell Dreamweaver where those files are located. You'll want to choose the "Edit local copies on my machine, then upload to server when ready" option. Use the folder icon to browse to the folder where your files are located. If you've been working out of the same location I have, your text box should have the path C:\Dorknozzle populated. Of course you don't have to use the same path I do, but it is recommended so that we're on the same page throughout the book. NOTE The second radio button allows you to work with files directly off the network. Assuming that your organization's web server physically resides on the network and you don't feel the need to test your work before uploading to the web server, go ahead and check this option. Then point the path to the location of the files on the web server.   When you've configured the third screen, click Next. Assuming that you're not using a server technology (in which case, the submenu skips over Testing Files and goes directly to Sharing Files), the fourth part of the Basic window appears similar to Figure 4.7. Figure 4.7. The fourth part of the Basic window allows you to set the properties, including path and connection options to the remote computer. [View full size image]   Now that you've set the path to the files on your local computer, it's time to set the path and connection settings to the remote server. Dreamweaver's built in FTP client will allow you to transfer files between your local computer and the remote computer (typically a web server that can be accessed by the general public). It's for this reason that you'll want to configure this screen by selecting one of the following options from the Remote Server menu: