I'm trying to use hard links in my document root so as to redirect users to folders outside of the document root. I've create the links but every time I click on them it asks me to save them as url.lnk. I read that you have to allow linking or shortcuts in IIS. My question, is how? Thanks!
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ChrisHirst
IS-IT--Management
examples of what you mean please.
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well I want to access folders which are not in my document root directory. so
c:
- Other Folder
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- Other Folder 2
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- Website Content Folder
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so basically I'd like a shortcut in Website Content Folder to link to Other Folder so that when the person goes to Content Folder/name of linked folder. they go to the Other Folder (either a directory listing or a webpage).
I've been able to do this in Linux using the ln -s feature to create a symbolic link to the folder. when the user clicks on the link, he is redirected to that folder which is not in the root document folder.
I'm fairly certain this can be done in IIS. I've got the links in the folder, I just need to change it from trying to save the link to going to the folder.
any ideas?
c:
- Other Folder
|
- Other Folder 2
|
- Website Content Folder
|
|
so basically I'd like a shortcut in Website Content Folder to link to Other Folder so that when the person goes to Content Folder/name of linked folder. they go to the Other Folder (either a directory listing or a webpage).
I've been able to do this in Linux using the ln -s feature to create a symbolic link to the folder. when the user clicks on the link, he is redirected to that folder which is not in the root document folder.
I'm fairly certain this can be done in IIS. I've got the links in the folder, I just need to change it from trying to save the link to going to the folder.
any ideas?
ChrisHirst
IS-IT--Management
I don't think you can't actually "do" symbolic links as such, without a bit of FSO "hoop jumping".
The best way for what you need to do is to use Virtual Directories with the home directory set to the folder you need to access.
Enabling directory browsing will give you a directory listing or having a default page will give a website
Chris.
Indifference will be the downfall of mankind, but who cares?
A website that proves the cobblers kids adage.
Nightclub counting systems
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
The best way for what you need to do is to use Virtual Directories with the home directory set to the folder you need to access.
Enabling directory browsing will give you a directory listing or having a default page will give a website
Chris.
Indifference will be the downfall of mankind, but who cares?
A website that proves the cobblers kids adage.
Nightclub counting systems
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
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