Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of ConfiguringAliases

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06/29/11 11:01:36 (13 years ago)

Author:

Steveg

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ConfiguringAliases

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+== Introduction ==
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+This is a basic "How To" guide on configuring aliases in MapGuide 2.x on a Windows platform.  The information provided is based on individual experience in setting up and configuring aliases.   
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+== Documentation ==
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+If you are adding an alias to an external file server (i.e. network drive), complete steps 1-4, otherwise go directly to step 5.
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+1. Open MapGuide Server 2.x Service properties (Control Panel>Administrative Tools> Services>Mapguide Server 2.x)
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+2. Under the Log On properties, add an account that has permission to access the file server.
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+3. Click apply.
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+4. Stop and restart the Mapguide service.
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+5. Login to MapGuide Site Administrator.  Go to "Configure External Files". Click on "Add Alias"
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+6. To set up an alias to a local drive, add an alias name.  Set the "Path to External Folder:" to path name of the local folder.  Example: "C:\GISDATA"
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+7. To set-up an alias for an external file server (i.e. network drive), use the UNC pathname for "Path to External Folder:".  Example: "//fileserver/city/utilities/GIS_DATA IS_Data". By experience, setting the path name to a mapped drive (e.g. “R:\city\utilities\GIS_Data”)
+will not work properly.  Also, if the Mapguide service does not have permission to access the file server, the alias will not work.
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+8. Stop and restart the Mapguide service (any changes to the aliases will not change unless you stop and restart the service).