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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 connecting to it from another computer on
your network. Make sure that a default HTML file (such as index.html) is
located in your server's default document directory. Then, start a browser on
a different computer and enter the server's name in the browser URL window.
You should be able to access the default HMTL file on your server from the
other computer. If you cannot, refer to your web server documentation 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 51) 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 Autodesk MapGuide MapAgent uses DCOM to forward client requests
for map data to the Autodesk MapGuide Server. DCOM is built upon the RPC
(remote procedure calls) 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 Server
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