SWGfL Change Control FormNew Advanced Web Hosting Service

This form is to be used to request a new South West Grid for Learning Advanced Web Hosting service

To enable us to complete your request, we need to gather certain information from you.

Once you have completed the form please email to .

Alternatively logon to to submit and track your request.

Please note this service is chargeable, please visit

If You Are Moving an Existing Web Site

If you already have a web site which you wish to move to a SWGfL Advanced Web Hosting service you will have to make some preparations before submitting this form. Once submitted we will manage the change process to minimise downtime for your web site. Your assistance will be required to ensure this is the case.

The following process will generally apply where we host your DNS and current hosting. If this is not the case please let us know and we will be happy to modify the process to suit your needs:

  1. You should save a copy of your current site to a computer on your network
  2. You should submit this form with all fields completed as required
  3. We will create the new hosting space and provide ftp access to it
  4. You will need to upload your locally saved copy of your site to the new hosting space
  5. You will need to inform us when you are ready for the new web site to go live
  6. We will make changes to your DNS records (where possible) to make your new site live *

Your Responsibilities

Please note that when moving a web site from its current location to a new SWGfL Advanced Hosting service the following applies

  • You are responsible for moving any data from your current service to the new Advanced Hosting service
  • The Advanced Hosting service is accessible by FTP and you will have to be familiar with the use of FTP to fully utilise your new service. Our web based management tool will allow you to upload your site but this works best with smaller sites using less files.
  • Moving between Windows and Linux based hosting, or between different server technologies and versions, might cause problems with any existing content. You will need to make sure these factors are prepared for before migrating your web site.

If You Are Creating a New Site

If you are requesting Advanced Web Hosting for a new web site and do not have an existing site to transfer, the process is very simple. We will create the hosting space and provide you with the FTP details to upload to it. We will also configure a holding page which will be visible on the Internet until you either replace it or remove it.

For assistance with this form please contact the SWGfL Helpdesk on 08453 077 870.

Kind Regards,

South West Grid for Learning Managed Service

SWGfL Change Control FormNew Advanced Web Hosting Service

All fields are mandatory and must be completed unless otherwise stated to ensure we fulfil your change in a prompt fashion and to your requirements.

Required Change Details

Please provide the web address you would like web hosting for e.g.
Is there already a web site at this address?
Do you intend to migrate this site from your current hosting to the new SWGfL Advanced Hosting service?**
Please state if you require Windows or Linux hosting
Please state the amount of hosting space you require. The default amount is 1GB.
(Please note that additional space is chargeable)
If you have any special requirements for your Advanced Hosting service, e.g. special permissions, PHP on Windows, please state them here. ***

Establishment Details

School/Establishment
Postcode
Contact Name
Position
Email Address
Telephone

Notes

* If we do not host your DNS records we will provide you with the relevant information to forward to your DNS service provider

** Please see “If You Are Moving an Existing Website” above.

*** Although we will attempt to configure the Advanced Hosting service to match your requirements this will not always be possible due to the nature of shared web hosting. We will contact you to discuss alternative options where this is the case.

Local Authority Details

Local Authority / Swindon Local Authority
Contact Name
Position
Email Address
Telephone
Date