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12/7/2013 5:06 AM
 
Mark Williams


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Sebastian Leupold wrote:



There are no changes in database setup for DNN between SQL Server 2008, 2008R2 and 2012, file based access (AKA User Instance DB) is available in Express Editions only.

 Thank you, Sebastian. A couple of things...

  • It seems unfortunate to me that the installation page uses terminology that may not be obvious to everyone. I have never heard the term "User Instance" in this context - but immediately understood what you meant by "file-based access". IMHO, the installation instructions should assume the user doesn't know that term.
  • Am I correct in saying that the Attached Database instructions are wrong for SQL Server 2012 on WS 2012 (and may be other combinations)? I followed the instructions to the letter (I think). Nothing worked until I changed the account references in step 14d to "IIS AppPool\dotnetnuke".
  • If the app pool is being created as a consequence of step 9 (Convert to Application), should the instructions not specifically mention that in step 14c? I was using DefaultAppPool until I realized. Obviously I could have figured that out for myself (and did - eventually) but if we are relying on an IIS app that was just created, why not be specific.

Thanks.

Mark
 
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12/7/2013 5:11 AM
 
Mark Williams


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Richard Howells wrote:



Hi Mark,



Congratulations on solving the problem. 



The page you linked to is a Wiki, and you are the guy who has hit the hole most recently. Why not edit the page yourself to reflect what you discovered?

Because I install DNN VERY rarely (I give up a lot :)) and don't have the confidence that things I discover are correct or don't have side effects I have not yet discovered. Plus, I think the pages should be re-written and I'm not sure I have the time or inclination.

Re "Congratulations on solving the problem" - ah ha! It's all falling into place now. It's a game to see who can work out the ugly world of installing DNN. With that assumption it all makes sense now :)

Mark

 
 
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12/7/2013 5:22 AM
 
Mark Williams


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Another issue with the installation page...

The link in section 14c goes to a generic page and not the content suggested by the link.

"To read why Windows 7/2008R2 differ click here"

Mark

 
 
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12/7/2013 6:39 AM
 
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IIS 7 (Windows 2008/Vista) introduced application pool identities, i.e. virtual users being created automatically for each application pool. You may still use Network Service account, but app pool identities make it much easier for hosters or admins on webservers with sites from different owners to isolate file and database access (for security reasons, each owner should have his dedicated application pool). You need to make sure to grant file system access for the website directory and database access (dbowner role) to the app pool user.
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