I'm a new DreamHost user and need to upload my website. What are the primary methods recommended for uploading my website files, and is an FTP client strictly required? Additionally, if my website uses a database, what is the specific article I should consult on DreamHost's knowledge base for instructions on migrating it?
Navigate to 'help.dreamhost.com'. Click on the 'Getting Started' category. Click on the 'How do I upload my site to DreamHost?' link. Identify the primary methods recommended for uploading website files. Determine if an FTP client is strictly required or if alternative methods are available. Locate the specific article mentioned for migrating a website's database. Synthesize all gathered information to answer the task.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'How do I upload my site to DreamHost?' article. The agent identifies 'FTP' (using an FTP client) as a primary method for uploading files. The agent identifies 'DreamHost Panel's File Manager' as an alternative method for uploading files. The agent explicitly states that an FTP client is not strictly required if using the DreamHost Panel's File Manager. The agent identifies and states 'How do I migrate my database to DreamHost?' as the specific article to consult for database migration.