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Version: v3

WebVirtualDir Element (Iis Extension)

Description
Defines an IIS virtual directory. When this element is a child of WebSite element, the virtual directory is defined within that web site. Otherwise this virtual directory must reference a WebSite element via the WebSite attribute
Windows Installer references
None
Parents
Component, WebSite, WebVirtualDir
Inner Text
None
Children
Choice of elements (min: 0, max: unbounded)
Attributes
NameTypeDescriptionRequired
IdString Yes
AliasStringSets the application name, which is the URL relative path used to access this virtual directoryYes
DirectoryStringReferences the Id attribute for a Directory element that points to the content for this virtual directory.Yes
DirPropertiesString References the Id attribute for a WebDirProperties element that specifies the security and access properties for this virtual directory. This attribute may not be specified if a WebDirProperties element is directly nested in this element.  
WebApplicationStringReferences the Id attribute for a WebApplication element that specifies web application settings for this virtual directory. If a WebApplication child is not specified, the virtual directory does not host web applications. 
WebSiteStringReferences the Id attribute for a WebSite in which this virtual directory belongs. Required when this element is not a child of WebSite element. 
See Also
Iis Schema