MVC on IIS6

Deploying ASP.NET MVC applications to IIS6 requires specific configuration steps. This guide addresses common setup issues.

Configuration Steps

1. Create Application in IIS

   • Right-click the folder in IIS and select Properties
   • Navigate to the Directory tab

2. Add Application Mapping

   • Click the Configuration button
   • Check for an existing .mvc extension mapping
   • If absent, click Add

3. Set Executable Path

   • Enter: C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\aspnet_isapi.dll
   • Note: Path may vary by server; locate the dll and reference accordingly
   • Uncheck “Verify that file exists”

4. Add Wildcard Mapping

   • Click Insert to add wildcard mapping
   • Use the same dll path from step 3
   • Uncheck “Verify that file exists”

Once completed, the MVC application should route properly.

Reference

• Phil Haack’s IIS 6 Walkthrough