Test web service

[sweddle]

I'm trying to test a simple web service. I've copied the project folder to this folder C:\Inetpub\wwwroot. I enter this into internet explorer http://localhost/HelloWorld/Service1.asmx. HelloWorld is in the folder under C:\Inetpub\wwwroot. Service1.asmx is the web service file I'm trying to load. I'm expecting the service to be loaded and I get screen that has the button to click which represents the function inside the service which will print out "Hello World!". Instead I always get this error. I'm suprised it's so hard to test this web service. I'm thinking something is configured incorrectly, but have no idea what.
Server Error in '/' Application.
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Configuration Error
Description: An error occurred during the processing of a configuration file required to service this request. Please review the specific error details below and modify your configuration file appropriately.

Parser Error Message: It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS.

Source Error:


Line 27: "Passport" and "None"
Line 28: -->
Line 29: <authentication mode="Windows"/>
Line 30: <!-- APPLICATION-LEVEL TRACE LOGGING
Line 31: Application-level tracing enables trace log output for every page within an application.


Source File: c:\inetpub\wwwroot\helloworld\web.config Line: 29



Show Additional Configuration Errors:


It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS. (c:\inetpub\wwwroot\helloworld\web.config line 43)




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Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:2.0.50727.3053; ASP.NET Version:2.0.50727.3053

[Alsvha]

pay especial attention to the line:

It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level. This error can be caused by a virtual directory not being configured as an application in IIS. (c:\inetpub\wwwroot\helloworld\web.config line 43)


because when you see that line, chances are it is the cause/fix of your problem.

Make sure the webservice is set up correct, and it is set as a virtual directory if placed under a website.
It is done in your IIS, by right clicking the website in which you want the webservice to run, and then "create new virtual directory", and then follow the instructions.

[sweddle]

I followed the advice of the last post to this thread and made the directory a virtual directory in IIS. I also made a few other changes in the web.config file. Now I get the following error
Server Error in '/' Application.
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Parser Error
Description: An error occurred during the parsing of a resource required to service this request. Please review the following specific parse error details and modify your source file appropriately.

Parser Error Message: Could not create type 'HelloWorld.Service1'.

Source Error:


Line 1: <%@ WebService Language="c#" Codebehind="Service1.asmx.cs" Class="HelloWorld.Service1" %>



Source File: /HelloWorld/Service1.asmx Line: 1


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Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:2.0.50727.3053; ASP.NET Version:2.0.50727.3053

[samulchrist]

Create a new Web test. As soon as the browser opens, click Stop in the Web Test Editor, right-click the Web test and select Add Web Service Request, In the Url property of the new request, type the name of the Web service Open a separate session of the browser and type the URL page in the Address toolbar. Select the method that you want to test and examine the SOAP message. It contains a SOAPAction.
http://www.torontowebservices.com/

[vuyiswam]

Why would you wanna test your webservice that way?

Follow the Following guideline

Step 1: Open Visual Studio and create a new Project(Website) and name it "Hello"

Step 2: Right Click on the Website in the Solution Explorer and Add a new Item and Choose "Web Service" and name it "World". You will that VS has already written you an example hello world, lets use the example as our Example

Step 3:
Add a Label to your Default.aspx page and write the Following code in your page load


World obj = new World();


String Message = obj.HelloWorld();


Label1.Text = Message;


on your web service you dont do anything. If you are using VS2005 it will be fine you dont do anything , but if you are using VS2003 , you have to go and uncomment the Function.

Hope it Helps