Getting Started

This tutorial is provided to help you with some initial decisions when creating a website at Swinburne and to detail the initial steps in setting up your web publishing account.

There are two ways that you can go about creating and updating your Swinburne website. The option that you choose should be based upon your level of experience in publishing web based information and the complexity of the website that you wish to publish.

The first option is to use the Swinburne Content Management System. Using this system will allow you to make changes to your website easily directly via the Swinburne Web Administration website. The Swinburne CMS is user friendly and quick to use. It has build in templates and will only require you to setup the pages and insert the content. If your website is small, and you have little experience creating websites then it is recommended you choose this option.

The second option is to use a web authoring tool (eg. Dreamweaver) and edit the existing page templates. These templates provide a starting point for your webpages so that a consistent style can be kept through the entire Swinburne website. This option is recommended for those who are more experienced with creating websites.

Both of these options will require you to upload files to the webserver. When using the Swinburne CMS you will be required to upload a file once for each page that is created. Alternatively, if you choose to use a separate web authoring tool then you must upload the files every time an update is made.

We do ask you to use Dreamweaver to upload your files to the server. Dreamweaver has built in functionalities that allow you to upload files easily. This requires you to have Dreamweaver installed on your workstation. If you do not have Dreamweaver you can use NAL to download and install this software. (NAL can be found under Start → Programs → Network → NAL)

1. Creating a publishing account

Each person that publishes information onto the Swinburne website is required to have a publisher account. This account will allow you to login to the Swinburne Web Administration System and upload files onto your website.

To get a publisher account first complete this registration form (http://www.its.swinburne.edu.au/forms/H4_WebAccount.pdf) and return it to the ITS service desk. Then send an email to the webmaster (webmaster@swin.edu.au), stating who you are, which website you are going to be publish, the desired URL for this website (e.g. http://www.swinburne.edu.au/mywebsite/), and if you wish to use the Swinburne CMS or Template system.

2. Log into the Swinburne Web Administration System

Once your publishing account has been activated you will then be able to log into the Web Administration System. This system can be accessed via http://www.swinburne.edu.au/admin/publisher.

2.1 Login using your OPAX ID and password

Your OPAX ID and password are required to login to the Web Administration System. If you don't have your OPAX details, please contact the ITS service desk on 9214 5000. If there are any other issues, please contact the webmaster via email webmaster@swin.edu.au or call 9214 5822.