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This section only applies when using Microsoft IIS as your web server.
IIS is a web server and does not process Java on its own. Therefore, to run the WebFOCUS Servlet, IIS should be used with Apache Tomcat or another application server. This document assumes you are using Apache Tomcat.
Configuration steps are the following:
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App Studio connectivity components and other web-based features sometimes run as part of the web server. Therefore, IIS must be told the locations of App Studio files and have sufficient access to those files.
Before configuring IIS, it is a good idea to restart it. You can start and stop IIS from the Services Window, as explained in How to Start Apache Tomcat or Microsoft IIS.
inetmgr
The Internet Information Services window appears when you press Enter.
Name |
Path |
Access |
Purpose |
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approot |
drive:\ibi\apps |
Read Only |
Directory where you store application files. |
This launches the New Virtual Directory Wizard. Go through the wizard one time for each virtual directory you wish to create.
Alias |
Directory Path |
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approot |
drive:\ibi\apps |
The window for setting permissions displays.
Repeat the steps if you need to define another virtual directory. Your website must be selected so that the virtual directories become its subdirectories. After creating a virtual directory, ensure that your site is selected and not the virtual directory you just created.
Two kinds of permissions issues are involved when using IIS:
IIS and Tomcat need access to the App Studio directories. However, when using IIS with Apache Tomcat, you normally do not need to set NTFS permissions. IIS needs only Read NTFS permissions, which it should have by default. Tomcat runs as the Local System account, which automatically has full access. These defaults can be changed, if required.
If you need to set NTFS permissions, determine which user IDs require access to App Studio directories. Then set NTFS permissions to allow those user IDs full access.
WebFOCUS |