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KB44234: Cannot save a new Mobile Configuration in MicroStrategy Mobile 9.3.x (ASP.NET) version running on Windows Server 2008 64-bit


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Getting an error when trying to create a mobile configuration in MicroStrategy Mobile 9.3.x due to a permissions issue.

SYMPTOM:
 
The error message below appears when saving a new mobile configuration in Strategy Mobile 9.3.x (ASP.NET) version running on Windows Server 2008 64 bits:

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Error opening or writing to file “mobileConfig-xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.xml”: C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Mobile Server ASPx\WEB-INF\xml\mobile\mobileConfig-xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.xml (Access is denied)

CAUSE:
The C:\Program Files (x86)\MicroStrategy\Mobile Server ASPx\WEB-INF\xml\mobile folder doesn’t have all the necessary permissions enabled.
 
ACTION:
Follow the next steps below in order to enable the necessary permissions on the mobile folder:
1. Launch the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager console,  go to the folder StrategyMobile -> WEB-INF -> xml -> mobile, as shown:

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2. Click on the Edit Permissions… option:

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3. In the mobile Properties window, click on the Security tab then on the Advanced button:

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4. In the Advanced Security Settings for mobile window, click on the Change Permissions... button:

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5. In the Advanced Security Settings for mobile window, select the Everyone user and click on the Edit... button:

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6. In the Permission Entry for mobile window, enable the following permissions:

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7. Click on the OK button from all opened Windows.  After granting the expected set of permissions, it will be possible to save a new Mobile Configuration with success. 
 
Third Party Software Installation:
WARNING:
The third-party product(s) discussed in this technical note is manufactured by vendors independent of Strategy. Strategy makes no warranty, express, implied or otherwise, regarding this product, including its performance or reliability.


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April 3, 2017

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April 3, 2017