how to unzip a tar.gz file

scoopdbc · 28th November 2006, 01:17 PM

Hi

I have uploaded a tar.gz file to my site via the control panel not an FTP program

I need to extract it.

the instruction manual says

Quote:

If your server is UNIX-based and you can access it via FTP and use the terminal mode:

Does anyone know how I can extract this file. I have searched about and found references to using another program called putty, but isn't there a direct way I can unzip it via the control panel?

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TygerTyger · 28th November 2006, 02:23 PM

http://www.linuxhelp.net/newbies/#unzip

You can use putty, but you need to use it's command line after logging into your server. Remember, # in the login name, not @.

Samizdata · 28th November 2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by scoopdbc

I have uploaded a tar.gz file...I need to extract it.

The normal method is to use SSH - there is a UH tutorial on this (6.7)

On Mac OSX you would connect using Terminal then enter this command:

Code:

tar xzf whatever.tar.gz

If you are on Windows you can either read the UH tutorial, Google the instructions or phone Microsoft support and ask for Bill...

scoopdbc · 28th November 2006, 02:33 PM

thanks TygerTyger

I have just come across this!

I logged in fine but can't seem to point it at the directory files

Just had a look at the info you directed me to and listed the directories

the file I need is in mainwebsite_html the directory is shop and i need to unzip a file in it

excuse my ignorance but do i just need to type in

mainwebsite_html /shop/ tar -zxvf litecommerce.tar.gz

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rsawchuk · 28th November 2006, 02:44 PM

The way I do it is:

cd mainwebsite_html/shop {to change directory}
ls {list to check my file is in this directory}
tar -zxvf litecommerce.tar.gz

Russ

scoopdbc · 28th November 2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsawchuk

The way I do it is:

cd mainwebsite_html/shop {to change directory}
ls {list to check my file is in this directory}
tar -zxvf litecommerce.tar.gz

Russ

Awesome Russ, its just unzipped it, many thanks.

(I am going to lie down now, my brain hurts !)

TygerTyger · 28th November 2006, 05:00 PM

Yes, intuitive is not a word I would use to describe command lines.

jmc · 28th November 2006, 05:19 PM

I use a prog called WINSCP3 for ssh access, ftp and unzipping of tar.gz files directly on the server. It's a Win Explorer-type environment, which I find very easy and straightforward to use.
Just wondered whether putty et al were "better" to use? Or is it simply down to users preferences/command line knowledge???

John Mc

tonywebdesign · 29th November 2006, 08:10 AM

On a side note: You may run into problems if you FTP then unzip files on the server - I am fairly certain that if the server unzips the file then the server "owns" the files and you will have a hard time editing them or replacing them via FTP (which logs in as a user).
I have seen this happen in the past on other servers but I am not 100% sure how it works with UH & Ensim?

TygerTyger · 29th November 2006, 10:09 AM

I don't recall having had any trouble uploading via FTP then unzipping via SSH.

Adam · 29th November 2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TygerTyger

I don't recall having had any trouble uploading via FTP then unzipping via SSH.

never had a problem with it!!

Simon · 29th November 2006, 05:50 PM

Servers here won`t have a problem with permissions becuase your acocunt admin user has super privileges over all files and this is what you typically use for ftp and ssh

As for the server process reading it this can also read any file under you file structure.

The problem only occurs when apache is configured as an un privilged user for security reasons on insecure systems. UH use a CHROOT system for its security and this is by far the best and easiest to use. Not sure how easy it is to configure though.

Simon

AndyRoberts · 3rd June 2008, 02:00 PM

Reviving an old thread whilst looking for a simple way to upload and unpack lots of WordPress plugins.

I'm hoping to find a Control Panel File Manager that lets me upload and unpack through a gui. Is there such a thing at this hosting service please?

TygerTyger · 3rd June 2008, 02:24 PM

You could use something like 7-zip or Peazip to unpack them before uploading.

AndyRoberts · 3rd June 2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TygerTyger

You could use something like 7-zip or Peazip to unpack them before uploading.

Back to the days of uploading via FTP then is it.

UH-Tony · 3rd June 2008, 04:23 PM

An easy alternative if you need something unzipped after uploading it to your site would be to simply send in a support request telling us the site and where the zip (or .tar.gz) is located and ask us to extract it for you.

We'll be happy to do the grunt work via SSH to save you some trouble.

percepts · 3rd June 2008, 08:09 PM

in php you can unzip a .gz file simply with the command

exec("gzip -d myfile.gz");

so I suspect, although I haven't tried it, you can do the same with tar files using:

exec("tar -zxvf myfile.tar.gz");

give it a whirl and see what happens....

UH-Tony · 3rd June 2008, 08:22 PM

Yes percepts you are correct that setting up a small PHP script like this would work perfectly well.

Unfortunately, doing this may seem a bit advanced for some users who would seek a solution outside of SSH. For those users, I would still suggest requesting assistance from our support desk.

ps. Thanks percepts though for providing a nice trick for the large amount of users who would not find your suggestion daunting however!

percepts · 3rd June 2008, 11:08 PM

I tried it and it works like a charm. Very simple and much easier than pratting about with SSH. (Well it is for a non NIX person). Very fast too.

desquinn · 3rd June 2008, 11:40 PM

other option is to use winscp and let it do the coy and then right click on the file and extract it on the server

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