Converting Virtual Directory into an Application.

Question

I am attempting to run a application and encounter this error when trying to execute a install script in browser.

Parser Error Message: It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS.

The solution recommended on the internet includes - convert the website folder into an application in IIS.
Process: Open the IIS from the programs menu and locate the website folder, this located under the default website node.

I am unable to locate this menu. Where am i supposed to find IIS and program menu within VSDE 2019?

Answer 1

Hi @peter liles ,

I am unable to locate this menu. Where am i supposed to find IIS and program menu within VSDE 2019?

First you need to check if iis is installed in windows.
Installing IIS Features on Windows 8 and Windows 10
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/dynamicsnav-2016/hh167503(v=nav.90)?redirectedfrom=MSDN#installing-iis-features-on-windows-8-and-windows-10

convert the website folder into an application in IIS.

To configure an ASP.NET application under the root Web site.

• In IIS Manager, expand the node for the local computer and then expand the Sites folder.
• Right-click the folder that you want to convert to an application and then click Convert to Application.
• The Add Application dialog box is displayed.
• Click OK.

You can review the following documents:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/aspnet/bb763173(v=vs.100)#configuring-an-aspnet-application
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/aspnet/bb763173(v=vs.100)#to-create-a-virtual-directory-with-iis-manager-for-an-aspnet-application
Best regards,
Lan Huang

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