How to Set Up Directory Annotation for Internet Server FTP

• Microsoft Internet Information Server version 1.0

SUMMARY

You can add directory descriptions to inform FTP users of the contents of directories on the server. To annotate files:

1. Create a file called ~ftpsvc~.ckm in the directory where you want to annotate with the information to be displayed to the user.

2. In Windows NT File Manager, select the file and make it a hidden file so that directory listings do not display this file.

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MORE INFORMATION

Directory annotation can be toggled by FTP users on a user-by-user basis with a built-in, site-specific command called ckm. This varies depending on the FTP client used. For a Microsoft FTP client, the command "literal SITE CKM" toggles annotations for the FTP client on or off.

To change the FTP Server service configuration in the Registry:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

1. Run Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following key:

         SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\msftpsvc\Parameters
   

3. Add the entry:

   AnnotateDirectories Data type = REG_DWORD Range = 0 or 1 (default = 0)

   0, false - directory annotation is off 1, true - directory annotation is on

   The value, AnnotateDirectories, does not appear by default in the registry, so you must add an entry if you want to change its default value.

4. Set this value is 1 to enable directory annotation.

5. Choose OK and quit Registry Editor.

6. Shut down and restart Windows NT.