With dnn 9.4 I extracted the files in a folder.

I DID NOT add any special permission to the folder.

I create the site in IIS 5.1 and set the document and the asp.

I installed sql 2005 express and DID NOT add any database.

I DID NOT modifiy the web.config file at all.

I typed in ie 7 http://localhost/mywebsite and the instalaltion started regularly!!!

Using windwos xp sp3

I wonder if this is normal and if it is due to fact that it is a local installation.

Will it be different when I will install on a virtual server?

Thanks

enzo

this is, how it should be :)

however, you should validate correct permissions for the virtual ASP.Net Account and for a server installation you may use a database instead of database file to be able to open it using e.g. SQL Server management Studio. On Windows Server 2008, there are a few additional pitfalls regarding setup of the app pool and authentication.

• make sure, asp.Net 2.0 or above is installed on the server.
• make sure, the web site is set to support ASP.Net 2.0 (there should be a tab in web site properties)
• make sure, Network Service has full permission to install directory and all subdirectories
• if you are on a server, you should install DNN in a web site root - no virtual directory required
• on a web server, always call your site using external address (www.mydomain.com or whatever)
• I always use regular databases. Create a blank database and grant owner permission to the user to be used by the web site ("Network Service", if you are using integrated Windows authentication). you do not need to tweek the web.config file manually, the DNN install wizard will present you with the necessary questions