The Web Configuration File (Web.Config)
is an XML file on the root directory of the Web Site that controls many of the site
settings. The file contains examples and help information.
Below are important settings you sould review before
deploying your site:
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"DataConnectionString" - Used to connect to your database. The
password is encrypted.
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"Mail Settings" - Used to send outgoing emails, including two
factor authentication codes
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"App Settings" ~>
"TwoFactorAuthenticationName" -
This name will appear on the Two Factor Authentication Application. You should
change this to a descriptive name that you can use to identify this site on
your authenticator application.
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"App Settings" ~>
"AllowCustomFTP" - Enable this
if you want to allow the user to configure backups to be sent to a
custom FTP Address
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"App Settings" ~>
"DataConnectionCommandTimeout"
- Amount of time to allow database queries to
run long queries
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"App Settings" ~>
"DataViewCommandTimeout" -
Amount of time to allow database queries to run when using menu "Business Intelligence
~> Data View"
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"App Settings" ~>
"DefaultCompany" - Company details for
the login page.
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"App Settings" ~>
"KnowledgebaseCompany" -
Company that will be used to access the knowledgebase page. This page is a
public page that shows all helpdesk cases that
have been published.
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"App Settings" ~>
"WebsiteLogo" - Leave this
blank if you want to configure a separate logo for each company. If you place a logo file here, all companies will
display this logo.
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"DevExpress" ~>
"Theme" - Use this to change the look and feel of the
entire web site.