19.8.3. Configure Microsoft IIS to Use the ISAPI Redirector

Note

See https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/111663 for a list of supported configurations of Microsoft Windows Server and IIS.

Procedure 19.17. Configure the IIS Redirector Using the IIS Manager (IIS 7)

  1. Open the IIS manager by clicking StartRun, and typing inetmgr.
  2. In the tree view pane at the left, expand IIS 7.
  3. Double-click ISAPI and CGI Registrations to open it in a new window.
  4. In the Actions pane, click Add. The Add ISAPI or CGI Restriction window opens.
  5. Specify the following values:
    • ISAPI or CGI Path: c:\connectors\isapi_redirect.dll
    • Description: jboss
    • Allow extension path to execute: select the check box.
  6. Click OK to close the Add ISAPI or CGI Restriction window.
  7. Define a JBoss Native virtual directory

    1. Right-click Default Web Site, and click Add Virtual Directory. The Add Virtual Directory window opens.
    2. Specify the following values to add a virtual directory:
      • Alias: jboss
      • Physical Path: C:\connectors\
    3. Click OK to save the values and close the Add Virtual Directory window.
  8. Define a JBoss Native ISAPI Redirect Filter

    1. In the tree view pane, expand SitesDefault Web Site.
    2. Double-click ISAPI Filters. The ISAPI Filters Features view appears.
    3. In the Actions pane, click Add. The Add ISAPI Filter window appears.
    4. Specify the following values in the Add ISAPI Filter window:
      • Filter name: jboss
      • Executable: C:\connectors\isapi_redirect.dll
    5. Click OK to save the values and close the Add ISAPI Filters window.
  9. Enable the ISAPI-dll handler

    1. Double-click the IIS 7 item in the tree view pane. The IIS 7 Home Features View opens.
    2. Double-click Handler Mappings. The Handler Mappings Features View appears.
    3. In the Group by combo box, select State. The Handler Mappings are displayed in Enabled and Disabled Groups.
    4. Find ISAPI-dll. If it is in the Disabled group, right-click it and select Edit Feature Permissions.
    5. Enable the following permissions:
      • Read
      • Script
      • Execute
    6. Click OK to save the values, and close the Edit Feature Permissions window.