Scott
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| 02/02/2008 11:37 AM |
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I have gone through and downloaded DNN, SQL 2008, and VWD 2008. I was able to create the template site on the local host. How do I save this project with changes, and return later to keep playing in the local site?
Thanks,
Scott
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Joseph Craig
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| 02/02/2008 2:25 PM |
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Since the content of the web site is stored in the database and the web directory, it should be there the next time you start the project.
Perhaps a larger issue is why you are using VWD at all. You only need to do this if you are planning to modify code, create new modules, etc. Instead, you should just create a new website with IIS, and point it at your web directory. Then you can browse to the website and use it. |
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Scott
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| 02/02/2008 4:49 PM |
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I read/watched that I need to use VWD, since I have XP Home. Is this correct? I am going to upgrade my computer this month, how does Vista work with IIS and DNN? Any recommendations on operating system requirements?
We have used DNN for a year now, but I have just started digging into what DNN really is. Very intereting and useful for a small-medium sized business.
THNX
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Joseph Craig
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| 02/03/2008 10:04 AM |
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Oh, I'm remembering in the back of my mind that XP Home might not have IIS? If so, then you'll need to use VWD because of its built-in webserver. Yes, you can run DotNetNuke on Vista, too. You'll want to use a version of Vista that includes IIS 7. There are differences between IIS 7 (Vista) and IIS 6 (on XP Pro), but you'll be able to do it. I found this fairly quickly, but I haven't tried it yet. |
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Scott
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| 02/05/2008 8:47 AM |
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This might sound stupid, but what is IIS? I will check on the versions of Vista that have it. Is there a video module on this site that helps with this?
Thanks for your help,
Scott
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webmonkeymon
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Joseph Craig
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| 02/05/2008 4:49 PM |
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IIS is Internet Information Services. A quick description is that it is the web server that runs in Windows. |
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Scott
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| 02/07/2008 12:55 AM |
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This is my error I get when I try to install dnn through IIS7. Can you provide any help? It looks like somethign is going wrong int he virtual directory.
HTTP Error 404.0 - Not Found
Description: The resource you are looking for has been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
Error Code: 0x80070002
Notification: MapRequestHandler
Module: IIS Web Core
Requested URL: http://localhost:80/dnnsite1
Physical Path: C:\DNN Site 1
Logon User: Anonymous
Logon Method: Anonymous
Handler: StaticFile
Most likely causes:
- The directory or file specified does not exist on the Web server.
- The URL contains a typographical error.
- A custom filter or module, such as URLScan, restricts access to the file.
What you can try:
- Create the content on the Web server.
- Review the browser URL.
- Create a tracing rule to track failed requests for this HTTP status code and see which module is calling SetStatus. For more information about creating a tracing rule for failed requests, click http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=66439">here.
More Information... This error means that the file or directory does not exist on the server. Create the file or directory and try the request again. |
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Joseph Craig
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| 02/07/2008 9:13 AM |
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It would appear that you aren't pointing the IIS web site at the correct directory.
Try putting a file named App_Offline.htm in that directory with a message in it. If you've got the website set up correctly, you should see the content of that file, and not the DotNetNuke site. That way, you'll know that the web site is correct or not. We can go from there. |
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Scott
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| 02/07/2008 7:56 PM |
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I was playing around and got alittle farther along. Remember I am not a developer...LOL...I realized when I go to users or groups to add "asp.net" under the security tab, I do not have an option to add asp.net. How do I fix this?
Scott
New error:
Configuration Error
Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately.
Parser Error Message: It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS.
Source Error:
Line 59: <!-- The system.webServer section is required for IIS7 compatability It is ignored by IIS6-->
Line 60:
Line 61:
Line 62: <!-- HttpModules for Common Functionality -->
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Source File: C:\DNNSite1\web.config Line: 61
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Scott
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Joseph Craig
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| 02/08/2008 8:22 AM |
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Yes. Michael Washington's site should be on everyone's list of great DotNetNuke resources ... |
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