How to configure an IIS Web server to redirect to the NuGenesis WebVision servlet - WKB56048

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Configure IIS on a NuGenesis Web server so that requests to the default document - https://servername/ - are redirected to the WebVision URL.

ENVIRONMENT

• NuGenesis 9 SDMS
• NuGenesis 8 SDMS

PROCEDURE

1. Open IIS Manager on the NuGenesis Web server.
2. Select the server name and double-click URL Rewrite.
3. Click "Add Rule(s)".
4. Select an Inbound Blank rule and click OK.
5. Specify the following parameters for the rule:
   • Name: "Root WebVision Redirect"
   • Requested URL: Matches the Pattern
   • Pattern: ^$
   • Action type: Redirect
   • Redirect URL: https://webservername/servlet/WebVisionServlet/
     • Note: For NuGenesis 8 FR1 or SR1, use "http" rather than "https".
   • Append query string: Active
   • Redirect type: Permanent (301)
6. Click the Apply button.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION