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Hobbs
Starting Member
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 Posted - 29 September 2004 : 09:16:44
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Hello all. I'm really looking forward to getting this forum setup on my site. However, I have downloaded and put all the contents of the zip file in /forum on my server. I have my own dedicated server in my office with my own IP. How do i setup my machine to run ASP pages? Here is my machine specs:
3.2g
512 Ram
Win XP
SQL Server
IIS
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Gremlin
General Help Moderator
New Zealand
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Posted - 29 September 2004 : 09:28:05
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Your PC should already run ASP pages without making any changes if you have IIS installed fully.
What specific problem are you having?
Btw you can't "double click" on the page and get it to load in your browser, to load the page you must enter http://localhost/forum/default.asp (assuming thats how you've saved the files in your /inetpub directory)
There are limitations when using XP as your "server" as well as it has hardcoded connection limits which may cause problems if your trying to host a busy forum on your home PC. |
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Edited by - Gremlin on 29 September 2004 09:28:59 |
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Hobbs
Starting Member
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Posted - 29 September 2004 : 09:37:42
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Thanks for the quick response. I'm stuck on #7 of the install program. When I try and open the setup.asp, I see all the code. the path i have the forum setup in is: /inetpub/wwwroot/forum
I tried going to File/Open/Browse from inside IE, but of course that didn't work.
I don't think the limitations of XP will cause much of a hassle for me, as my "client" base should be < 50 people or so. But then again - I'll probably upgrade later to Windows Server down the road.
I also tried http://localhost/forum/setup.asp and got the "Page cannot be displayed" message. |
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Hobbs
Starting Member
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Posted - 29 September 2004 : 09:41:32
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| Doh! i guess i should replace http://localhost with http://mywebaddress lol - cross your fingers ... here we go installing *holds breath* |
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Gremlin
General Help Moderator
New Zealand
7528 Posts |
Posted - 29 September 2004 : 09:46:21
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I tried going to File/Open/Browse from inside IE, but of course that didn't work.
Yes that definitely won't work ;)
Is IIS actually running? To check go into your Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services
This was just the first link I've found, but it might help you to just go over the instructions here and make sure you've set IIS up correctly too http://www.webwizguide.com/asp/tutorials/installing_iis_winXP_pro.asp |
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Hobbs
Starting Member
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Posted - 29 September 2004 : 09:51:10
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| Cool - I have the forum up and running now. Looks pretty good. However, now how do I get to the Admin Screen? I am logged in with the Admin name/pw I used at the setup screen, but I don't see the option "Admin Options" at the top right where it should be. Suggestions? |
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Hobbs
Starting Member
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Posted - 29 September 2004 : 10:03:46
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Interesting .... I have problems running the ASP pages on the actual server, but when I access the forum from my other computer, it works fine.
Now, let's see if I can finish setting this thing up! :D woo hoo! |
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