Running CGI

[Ryan_man]

Hey, im using Windows Server 2003, and my server is run by IIS 6.0. I was just wondering how to get my Common Gateway Interface to work.

I've enabled "Allow unkown cgi" in my extensions. But I still can't get my CGI files working. I have PHP and mySQL somewhat working on it, and I would like to get CGI to work. Can someone help me?

[Canuckkev]

Well, I have no idea how to use IIS...

But, I assume by CGI you mean Perl? If not, well, the same thing applies. You need an interpreter program. The Perl program executes when a Perl CGI file is called (often the filename will be .cgi, but .pl actually describes the language).

So, are they Perl files?

[Ryan_man]

Yes they are perl files. I figured i'd need an interpretor, kind of like the way I set up my PHP. But I guess I would need to ask someone who has used IIS. That is unless there's a interpretor I can Download.

[GregT]

Im flakey with Windows, havent used it in a long time, but Ill give it a shot. You will need to get ActiveState ActivePerl, install, and configure it to work on IIS. Read the instructions that come with it and it should tell you what to do.

[Ryan_man]

ok... is there specific website?