VS 2005: Virtual directories

[Griff]

Rather new to this....

I've created a new web site using VS 2005. It's created the files under my
"documents and settings" area and the URL to this site is
http://localhost:3066/website1

I have a separate physical directory structure that I have to use within
this website (and others). I therefore need to add this as a virtual
directory.

When using CLASSIC asp, I'd do this by finding the website in IIS manager
and adding a virtual directory and pointing it through to the physical
directory.

However, on my XP machine, I can't find this directory under IIS and
therefore can't map the virtual directory. I'm not sure how to do
this....could someone please explain?

Thanks

Griff

 

[Griff]

Worked this out eventually.....don't create the project in VS2005, but
instead create the web site and virtual directories under IIS and then open
the website using VS2005

 

[clintonG]

We can use VS2005 to create a website. Use the File > New > Website and
select HTTP from the ddl shown in the dialog.
Secondly, I find it more efficient to locate websites in c:\inetpub\wwwroot.
I name my machine with short names such as XP1 which enable me to load
websites by using http:// xp1/nameofwebsite which sure beats the hell out of
http:// localhostortnumber/nameofwebsite


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