The Virtual Directory Settings Page

This dialog allows you to properly install and configure a Virtual Directory on a new Web Site or on the Default Web Site on the target IIS Server.

It is redundant to add a virtual directory to a web site if the physical location of the virtual directory is a sub-folder of the web site root.

General

Folder

You can set the physical folder for the new virtual directory. Use the [ ... ] button to change the root location. The Folder Picker will be displayed allowing you to choose a folder.

Install Condition

You can set a condition for the installation of this Virtual Directory. Use the [ ... ] to display the Edit Condition Dialog that will allow you to edit the condition.

Usage

Allow anonymous web access

Allow users to access the Virtual Directory without any username and password.

Associated Web Application

If the virtual directory added has dynamic content (scripts) it needs an associated web application. Depending on the type of dynamic web application installed on this virtual directory, you can choose an application level:

• Low - IIS Core Process Application.
• Medium - Pooled Web Application.(Default)
• High - Isolated Web Application. (mission-critical applications that should be run outside of both core IIS and pooled processes)

Error Policy

Action if duplicate

Select the desired behavior of the IIS configuration tool when a duplicate Virtual Directory is found on the target server.

• Prompt user for action - When a duplicate Virtual Directory is found the user will be prompted to choose whether to continue the installation skipping that item or to abort.
• Skip item installation - When a duplicate Virtual Directory is found the installer will automatically skip the item's installation and continue the setup.
• Rollback installation - When a duplicate Virtual Directory is found the installation will rollback with an error message.