After You Install > Post-installation Tasks > UpdateWebConfig

UpdateWebConfig

This task updates the web.config file. If you change the server setup, you should perform this task.

Option

Description

ConnectionString

The connection string for the SQL Server database where the database is located. Usually, the $(Platform_SQLServerConnect) property works. The string is associated with the entry in the REDBListEntry field. If you enter a value in the REDBListEntry field and leave this field blank, the task fails with a standard SQL exception.

Server=<server machine>\<server instance name>;integrated security=sspi;database=<database name>

Server=MYMACHINE\MSSQLSERVER;integrated security=sspi;database=BBInfinity

A Microsoft article about connection strings for SQL Server in .NET: SqlConnection.ConnectionString Property

HelpSearchCatalog

Enter the name of the help search catalog.

ImportFilePath

Enter the location of the files to import. This overwrites the web.config file.

OutputFile

Enter the location of the updated web.config file. If you do not enter a new location, the task overwrites the existing web.config file.

REDBListEntry

Enter the database name that appears in the select database prompt of the application login screen. Usually, the $(Platform_SelectedDatabase) property works. If you enter a value in this field and leave the ConnectionString field blank, the task fails with a standard SQL exception.

ReplaceREDBListEntry

Select whether to remove all entries under connectionStrings in the web.config file and create an entry for the database.

WebConfigFile

Enter the location of the web.config to modify. You can enter a file, UNC path, or the virtual directory of the web server.