Having issues with the host. writing folder, etc. - Joomla! Forum - community, help and support


i have client have few joomla sites with. have dedicated server @ place rackspace (with support, etc). concerned security, believe core issue.

the problem cannot install extensions, templates, updates in joomla because cannot write folders.

now have made folders/files 777 , kind of works. until new folders created, new ones 755 still cannot changed or written to. believe has how have set security server. 1 of sites on joomla 1.7.1 , wanted upgrade. tested on staging , shut down site. concerned me.

bottom line this. want use joomla intended. cms can add files , update when needed.
i need able tell host need make happen.
or need know should on end make happen.

thank in advance help.






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