WebObjects 5 (Windows): How to Change the Web Server after Installation

When using WebObjects 5.0, 5.1, or 5.2 on Microsoft Windows, WebObjects needs to know when the web server changes. This document explains how to change the web server after you install WebObjects.
WebObjects maintains the information about the web server in two configuration files which must be updated when the web server changes.

Changing the Configuration Files

Note: The examples provided assume WebObjects is installed in C:\\APPLE


Verifying the Installation

You can check the installation by accessing the WebObjects Adaptor Information Page after restarting the web server. The WebObjects Adaptor Information Page must be enabled first. The following link has the steps to enable the page:

"Setting Access to the WebObjects Adaptor Information Page"

Once the page is enabled, then you can access the WebObjects Adaptor Information Page several ways, two of which are given below.

Method using IIS

http://localhost/scripts/WebObjects.dll/WOAdaptorInfo?username+password

Method using a CGI

http://localhost/cgi-bin/WebObjects.exe/WOAdaptorInfo?username+password

Information about the latest update of WebObjects for Windows is always available in the document titled "WebObjects Current Patch List".

Related Documents

70037 WebObjects Current Patch List

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012