> I recently started administering a ColdFusion Server with > Windows 2000 Advanced Server using IIS to deliver webpages, > after being primarily a developer for the past couple of > years. I am having a real problem working with virtual > directories due to IIS and Windows 2000 security features > working so closely together. I can run CFM pages from > websites I set-up as long as there are no virtual directories, > but when I set-up a virtual directory to another place on > the server, I get a password prompt on any CF page I try, > but on none of the other pages (htm and css, etc...). Any > ideas?
Make sure that the anonymous user account (IUSR_MACHINENAME) has read access to your static files, and execute access to your CFM files. Also, make sure that the CF service (typically running as SYSTEM) has read access to your CFM files. Finally, make sure that the anonymous user, along with any other user accounts that you want to have run CFM files, has read/execute access to \CFUSION\BIN\ISCF.DLL. Finally, you might want to configure each one of these virtual directories so that it runs within the context of the website it's in. You can do that by right-clicking on the virtual directory and selecting "Properties". You'll then see a "Remove" button in the lower right of the dialog. If this isn't grayed out, click on it to remove the virtual directory as a separate application - it'll then run as part of the parent site. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ voice: (202) 797-5496 fax: (202) 797-5444 ______________________________________________________________________ Dedicated Windows 2000 Server PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation � $99/Month � Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusiona FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
