I have ms sql 2005, will snitz or SMF be compatible with that server? anyone have recommendations for mssql 2005.
Though I haven't tried Snitz, I know SMF wouldn't be compatible because it uses MySQL, which is no longer supported at Dasp.net You can also take a look at: http://www.yetanotherforum.net/ Seems to be pretty cool, and should work with your DASP.net account.
I've used yetanotherforum.NET for personal forums and I would recommend http://www.yetanotherforum.net also. It's not really that difficult to configure, and there is a lot of support through "http://forum.yetanotherforum.net/".
I was looking at the latest release notes of YAF Version 1.9.1.7 FINAL - Released (11/20/2007). Last release in 2007, is this "out dated" meaning that they might be missing some crucial or nice to have functionality or perhaps some security issues?
I wouldn't go with something that is unmaintained (i.e. dead for two years). That's one of the reasons we ditched the old forum here. You'll eventually be frustrated by something that needs to be fixed, but never will be. phpBB can use an MS SQL database, if you don't mind going the php route for the front end. I'm not a huge fan of it myself, but it works, it's free and it's updated frequently. As far as .NET forums go, there isn't much out there with decent user management. We tried to find something suitable for some time, but as you can see, we ended up going in the other direction. The php forum developers just have too much of a development lead - several years worth. Anyone trying to compete on features using the .NET framework will be playing catch-up for a long time. So far I don't see anyone really trying.
Im not too familiar with php or asp technology, since my ecommerce requires asp, can I use both, php for my forum?
You'll be able to run an ASP and a PHP application parallel to each other without encountering any problems.
It's available by default, there's no activation process required, you should just be able to transfer your PHP script to the server and it should be recognized. I don't think we have any installation guides for phpBB but if there's a web-based installation utility, you'll just need to transfer your files and then launch the configuration page.
Hi, Check out all the ASP.NET community freebies and forums running on http://sueetie.org/ Dave is doing a great job with those forums and the D/Ls. (Powered by YAF 1.9.3 RC2) Salute, Mark
In the attached, there is only 2 database options, mysql and mssql, and both does not work... any idea Joe? anyone install phpbb using mssql?
I have problem installing it because stupid phpBB will not allow you to use ODBC connection without a System DSN. How lame!!!
Ah, I forgot about that. Well I guess if someone was really determined they could figure out a way to hack the install script(s), but I don't know if it would be worth the trouble. Even though YAF seems abandoned, a lot of people like it.
Let me retract my earlier statement about YAF being outdated, they just didnt up date their release notes, but it looks like they are still working on the application. I have started installing YAF on my localhost and getting this error: Server Error in '/Aspdotnetfrontstore' Application. Configuration Error Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately. Parser Error Message: It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS. Source Error: Line 20: Line 21: Line 22: <authentication mode="Forms"> Line 23: <forms name=".YAFNET_Authentication" timeout="525600" /> Line 24: </authentication> Anyone seen it or know how to resolve it?
Did you put this application in a subfolder? You may have to set this folder as a Web Application if you did so. http://support.discountasp.net/KB/a...ool-and-how-do-i-use-it.aspx?KBSearchID=22670
actually, this was done on the localhost, do I have to "activate" or "install" web apps on my subdirectory as well? ill install on production and give this a try as well.
Looks like it "worked" when I install web apps... but getting this error now, why is it looking at the root web.config vs the /YAF/web.config? Im trying to install YAF forum and getting the below error in the aspdotnetstorefront web.config file. What is it trying to do and how can I resolve it? Thx http://www.promostadium.com/YAF/ Server Error in '/YAF' Application. Configuration Error Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately. Parser Error Message: Could not load type 'ExecXmlPackage'. Source Error: Line 123: <system.web> Line 124: <httpHandlers> Line 125: <add verb="*" path="execpackage.aspx" type="ExecXmlPackage"/> Line 126: <add verb="*" path="googlemall.aspx" type="GoogleMall"/> Line 127: </httpHandlers> Source File: E:\web\promostadi2\htdocs\web.config Line: 125
Try setting this in your applications configuration file to stop your application from inheriting the roots settings. <location path="." inheritInChildApplications="false"> Look at this MSDN link for some info on .Net inheritance. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms178685.aspx
Thanks for providing the URL! It's actually looking at the roots Web.config because the YAF folder doesn't currently have one uploaded. I took a look at the instructions provided by YAF: http://wiki.yetanotherforum.net/Installation Instructions.ashx I believe you're currently on step 4, and you may need to change the default.config to be the web.config Try it out, and let us know if you're still having problems.
