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4 The installer generates numbers for the administrator and Web server
ports. Accept these defaults and write them down for future use.
5 Optionally, specify the default home directory for your Web documents
instead of using the default content directory.
You should now be able to access the index.html file. If you cannot, refer
to the Netscape Server documentation for troubleshooting tips.

Testing Your Web Server

You can test your Web server by locally by opening a Web browser and
typing the reserved loop-back address; for example, http://127.0.0.1 or
http://localhost. If you have problems, refer to your Web server documenta-
tion for troubleshooting tips.

Setting Up the MapAgent

Typically, to set up the MapAgent, you first decide which MapAgent you
want to use (see "Which MapAgent to Install" on page 54) and then select
that MapAgent during the Autodesk MapGuide Server installation process.
However, if you want to use the MapAgent on a different computer from
Autodesk MapGuide Server, or if you want to take advantage of load
balancing for multiple servers, read the following sections for configuration
information.
Setting Up a Remote MapAgent
The MapAgent uses a Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) to
forward client requests for map data to the Autodesk MapGuide Server.
DCOM is built upon the Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) transport. Because
DCOM calls can be made across a network, the MapAgent does not need to
reside on the same computer as Autodesk MapGuide Server.
To configure the MapAgent to use a remote server
1 Run the Autodesk MapGuide Server Setup program on the machine where
you want to install the MapAgent.
2 In the Select Components panel, deselect the Server Service item, and
verify that the correct MapAgent is selected.
You will be prompted to enter the IP address for the Autodesk MapGuide
Server machine. When the installation is complete, the MapAgent is ready
to route requests to the remote Autodesk MapGuide Server.
Setting Up Your Servers
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