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Common things to check when using Forms Authentication
When using the Forms Authentication module, there are a couple areas to check first when troubleshooting any issues you might encounter when setting it up. These include the authentication ticket name, the machine keys, the cookie path, and the cookie domain. Authentication ticket name The most common...
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Web Install Wizard
Web Installation Wizard The Web-based installer for Community Server allows you to configure Community Server remotely through a web browser. This is the recommended configuration option when installing to a web host where you do not have remote desktop access. The web-based installation process assumes...
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Web Installer for CS2008
Web Installation Wizard The Web-based installer for Community Server allows you to configure Community Server remotely through a web browser. This is the recommended configuration option when installing to a web host where you do not have remote desktop access. The web-based installation process assumes...
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How can I migrate users into a group
Scenario You have a list of members that all belong to a role on your site, and you want these members to be added as members to a group. Assumption The following script assumes that you have your membership store in the same place as your Community Server data. Solution Adding users that belong to a...
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How can I migrate a forum into a group
Scenario You have an existing forum that you would like to add to an existing group. Warning Running the following script will replace an existing group forum. Solution First you should make sure that your group has discussions enabled. Once you have done this you can run the following SQL to migrate...
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IPBanning module fails to work in Community Server 2007
Problem: The IPBanning module in Community Server 2007/2007.1 would fail to execute properly in production environments. Cause: A bad check in the licensing component for the IPBanning module would cause the module exit early. Solution: Download the following file containing an update to the CommunityServer...
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Who do you recommend for hosting my Community Server?
Below are some of the recommended hosting partners for Community Server: Applied Innovations Enterhost NeoSpire The Community Host Telligent additionally offers turn-key Community Server hosting through our CommunityServer.com offering . Search Google for additional Community Server hosting companies...
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Exception logging disabled by default
Exception logging is disabled by default in Community Server 2007. To enable it simply edit the communityserver.config in the root of your web site in a plain text editor, for example Notepad. Locate the line in the core section near the start of the file: enableExceptionLogging = "false" and change...
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Pagers do not work with UserList controls showing favorite Users
Problem: When a pager is used with a <CSControl:UserList /> displaying favorite users (via setting QueryType equal to AccessingUserFavorites, UsersWatchingAccessingUser or CurrentUserFavorites on the <QueryOverrides /> for the control), the list does not page and continues to show only the...
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Approving Thread Starter Post Hides Post
Issue In Community Server 2007 and Community Server 2.1 SP3 whenever a new thread is created in a forum that is moderated, or when the user starting the thread is moderated, and then the post that starts the thread is approved, the thread is not visible. Bug / Problem The cs_system_UpdateThread stored...