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File upload using Virtual Directory on different server getting failed

I have created Virtual Directory named as Downloadserver on my website IIS (192.168.1.1\Download), That 192.168.1.1 is another server, while website is setup on 192.168.1.2, , Now I am trying to upload file there using below code:
Dim filenamepath As String = System.IO.Path.Combine(Server.MapPath("~/DownloadServer/"), fuSheet.FileName)
fuSheet.PostedFile.SaveAs(filenamepath)

But its not uploading file on \\192.168.1.1\Download location, Please help me to understand this.

Ryan Chong

In general, Server.MapPath will map to the directory of the web site, which is 192.168.1.1.

in order to access to a directory at server: 192.168.1.2, I would suggest you create a mapped drive which you have been granted read/write access by IIS_IUSRS, for example. And then finally, refer to that mapped drive to save your uploaded file.

Sudhanshum

ASKER

Can we create mapped drive using Asp.net, Problem with manual mapped drive is that if it get disconnected then Production upload, Download will fail.

Ryan Chong

Can we create mapped drive using Asp.net, Problem with manual mapped drive

for me, it would be not practical to do drive mapping via ASP.NET if that's possible.

the mapping of drive can be automated when the server is starting up. And we only need do it once for that.

Sudhanshum

ASKER

is that reliable method to map drive once?

Sudhanshum

ASKER

I did not understand concept of Virtual Directory on Website through IIS, what is use of that if it doesnt connect with defined server?