SQL Anywhere Mobile - Redirector and Windows Server 2003

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Redirector and Windows Server 2003

Jeff

2005-03-30, 9:43 am

Hi:

Environment:
ASA 8.0.3 Build 5191
Windows Server 2003 and IIS6

I've successfully got MobiLink working via HTTP on a Windows 2000 Server,
IIS5 computer. Now I'm trying to do the same thing on Windows 2003 Server
and IIS6. IIS6 does not have the "scripts" directory for the iaredirect.dll
and redirector.config file, so I created one, made it a virtual directory in
IIS and set permissions for execute, copied the files there, modified
redirector.config and restarted IIS.

I then ran a test from my client machine in IE to see if my setup was ok. I
entered http://xx.xx.xx.xx:80/scripts/iaredirect.dll/ml/ . No log file
was created, but there was an entry in the IIS logfile where the command
came through.

I know Win 2003 is more secure and locked down tighter. Anyone have any
experience with this setup and know what other settings I may need to
change?

Thanks,

Jeff

David Fishburn

2005-03-30, 9:43 am

"Jeff" <jsnow@propertyboss.com> wrote in news:4231b0ef$1@foru
ms-1-dub of
sybase.public.sqlanywhere.mobilink:

J> Environment:
J> ASA 8.0.3 Build 5191
J> Windows Server 2003 and IIS6
J>
J> I've successfully got MobiLink working via HTTP on a Windows 2000
J> Server, IIS5 computer. Now I'm trying to do the same thing on
J> Windows 2003 Server and IIS6. IIS6 does not have the "scripts"
J> directory for the iaredirect.dll and redirector.config file, so I
J> created one, made it a virtual directory in IIS and set permissions
J> for execute, copied the files there, modified redirector.config and
J> restarted IIS.
J>
J> I then ran a test from my client machine in IE to see if my setup was
J> ok. I entered http://xx.xx.xx.xx:80/scripts/iaredirect.dll/ml/ .
J> No log file was created, but there was an entry in the IIS logfile
J> where the command came through.

Okay, you can start by showing us everything you did find, that was
logged.
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Reg Domaratzki $iAnywhere Solutions$

2005-03-30, 9:43 am

The MobiLink redirector currently only works on IIS5.

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"Jeff" <jsnow@propertyboss.com> wrote in message
news:4231b0ef$1@foru
ms-1-dub...
> Hi:
>
> Environment:
> ASA 8.0.3 Build 5191
> Windows Server 2003 and IIS6
>
> I've successfully got MobiLink working via HTTP on a Windows 2000 Server,
> IIS5 computer. Now I'm trying to do the same thing on Windows 2003
Server
> and IIS6. IIS6 does not have the "scripts" directory for the
iaredirect.dll
> and redirector.config file, so I created one, made it a virtual directory
in
> IIS and set permissions for execute, copied the files there, modified
> redirector.config and restarted IIS.
>
> I then ran a test from my client machine in IE to see if my setup was ok.
I
> entered http://xx.xx.xx.xx:80/scripts/iaredirect.dll/ml/ . No log file
> was created, but there was an entry in the IIS logfile where the command
> came through.
>
> I know Win 2003 is more secure and locked down tighter. Anyone have any
> experience with this setup and know what other settings I may need to
> change?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
>

Reg Domaratzki $iAnywhere Solutions$

2005-03-30, 9:43 am

Argh, I should re-word that last response.

The MobiLink redirector is not supported on IIS6. If you are using IIS,
you'll need to use IIS5.

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Please reply only to the newsgroup

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-> Choose SQL Anywhere Studio
-> Set "Platform Preview" and "Time Frame" to ALL

"Jeff" <jsnow@propertyboss.com> wrote in message
news:4231b0ef$1@foru
ms-1-dub...
> Hi:
>
> Environment:
> ASA 8.0.3 Build 5191
> Windows Server 2003 and IIS6
>
> I've successfully got MobiLink working via HTTP on a Windows 2000 Server,
> IIS5 computer. Now I'm trying to do the same thing on Windows 2003
Server
> and IIS6. IIS6 does not have the "scripts" directory for the
iaredirect.dll
> and redirector.config file, so I created one, made it a virtual directory
in
> IIS and set permissions for execute, copied the files there, modified
> redirector.config and restarted IIS.
>
> I then ran a test from my client machine in IE to see if my setup was ok.
I
> entered http://xx.xx.xx.xx:80/scripts/iaredirect.dll/ml/ . No log file
> was created, but there was an entry in the IIS logfile where the command
> came through.
>
> I know Win 2003 is more secure and locked down tighter. Anyone have any
> experience with this setup and know what other settings I may need to
> change?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
>

Jeff

2005-03-30, 9:43 am

Does this apply to MobiLink 9.x as well as 8.x?

For what it is worth, as of today, I have MobiLink redirector working on
Windows 2003 Server and IIS6. I have successfully synced a 60mb database
and tested syncing after some changes and it works fine.

--
Jeff
"Reg Domaratzki (iAnywhere Solutions)" < Spam_bad_rdomarat@ia
nywhere.com>
wrote in message news:4237077e@forums
-1-dub...
> Argh, I should re-word that last response.
>
> The MobiLink redirector is not supported on IIS6. If you are using IIS,
> you'll need to use IIS5.
>
> --
> Reg Domaratzki, Sybase iAnywhere Solutions
> Sybase Certified Professional - Sybase ASA Developer Version 8
> Please reply only to the newsgroup
>
> iAnywhere Developer Community : http://www.ianywhere.com/developer
> iAnywhere Documentation :
> http://www.ianywhere.com/developer/product_manuals
> ASA Patches and EBFs : http://downloads.sybase.com/swx/sdmain.stm
> -> Choose SQL Anywhere Studio
> -> Set "Platform Preview" and "Time Frame" to ALL
>
> "Jeff" <jsnow@propertyboss.com> wrote in message
> news:4231b0ef$1@foru
ms-1-dub...
> Server
> iaredirect.dll
> in
> I
>
>

Reg Domaratzki $iAnywhere Solutions$

2005-03-30, 9:43 am

I believe it applies to the redirector we ship with v9.x as well.

I was told that you could run IIS6 in "IIS5 mode" and that the redirector
should work in this scenario. Is that what you're doing?

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-> Choose SQL Anywhere Studio
-> Set "Platform Preview" and "Time Frame" to ALL

"Jeff" <jsnow@propertyboss.com> wrote in message
news:42375210$1@foru
ms-1-dub...
> Does this apply to MobiLink 9.x as well as 8.x?
>
> For what it is worth, as of today, I have MobiLink redirector working on
> Windows 2003 Server and IIS6. I have successfully synced a 60mb database
> and tested syncing after some changes and it works fine.
>
> --
> Jeff
> "Reg Domaratzki (iAnywhere Solutions)" < Spam_bad_rdomarat@ia
nywhere.com>
> wrote in message news:4237077e@forums
-1-dub...
Server,[color=darkre
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directory[color=dark
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ok.[color=darkred]
file[color=darkred]
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any[color=darkred]
>
>

Jeff

2005-03-30, 9:43 am

No, it is not in 'IIS5 mode'. However, IIS 6.0 prevents any web extension
from running unless explicitly allowed in IIS.

IIS 6.0 by default will not allow dynamic content, including ISAPI DLLs, to
be served until you enable it.

Here's a link to an article that help us figure it out. Scroll down to the
section heading "Using IIS 6.0 Basic Authentication and SSL":

http://www.sys-con.com/story/?storyid=38980&DE=1
--
Jeff

"Reg Domaratzki (iAnywhere Solutions)" < Spam_bad_rdomarat@ia
nywhere.com>
wrote in message news:42375661$1@foru
ms-1-dub...
>I believe it applies to the redirector we ship with v9.x as well.
>
> I was told that you could run IIS6 in "IIS5 mode" and that the redirector
> should work in this scenario. Is that what you're doing?
>
> --
> Reg Domaratzki, Sybase iAnywhere Solutions
> Sybase Certified Professional - Sybase ASA Developer Version 8
> Please reply only to the newsgroup
>
> iAnywhere Developer Community : http://www.ianywhere.com/developer
> iAnywhere Documentation :
> http://www.ianywhere.com/developer/product_manuals
> ASA Patches and EBFs : http://downloads.sybase.com/swx/sdmain.stm
> -> Choose SQL Anywhere Studio
> -> Set "Platform Preview" and "Time Frame" to ALL
>
> "Jeff" <jsnow@propertyboss.com> wrote in message
> news:42375210$1@foru
ms-1-dub...
> Server,
> directory
> ok.
> file
> command
> any
>
>

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