FileMaker G0600 - Manual (Page 63)

Chapter 6
Setting up the web server
To use web publishing, you must enable Apache in Mac OS or Internet Information Services (IIS) in Windows.
Before installing FileMaker Server, make sure that the web server is running and properly configured.
This chapter describes the basics of enabling Apache or IIS and configuring additional IIS authentication
settings. For more information on how to configure your web server, see the documentation that is included
with your operating system.
Enabling the Apache web server in Mac OS X
1. Choose Apple > System Preferences.
2. Click Sharing.
3. Select Web Sharing.
To verify the Apache web server is running, enter the following in a web browser on your web server host
machine:
http://127.0.0.1/~yourshortusername/
To find your short user name choose Apple > System Preferences, open Accounts preferences, and select
your account. Your short user name is displayed next to User Name.
Enabling the IIS web server in Windows
1. Choose Control Panel > Programs.
2. Click Turn Windows features on or off.
3. Select Internet Information Services and then click OK.
To verify the web server is running, enter the following in a web browser on your web server host machine:
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On Windows Server 2003, enter: http://localhost/index.html (You must first create the
index.html file.)
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On Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7, enter: http://localhost
To access IIS online documentation, enter http://localhost/iisHelp in a web browser on your
web server host machine. (You must first setup the IIS help file.)