File Vault Doesn't Allow Files Larger Than 200KB

[Chris]

File Vault Doesn't Allow Files Larger Than 200KB

Rev: 1.1
Date: 12/22/2008

Problem

You are using a Windows Server 2008 or 2003 web server to host the Enterprise / Random Password Manager website and are unable to upload files larger than 200KB for storage in the file vault.

Cause

This problem affects Windows 2008/2003 web servers and is a setting within Internet Information Services 7/6.

Resolution

There are limitations to the size of the files that you may upload. The limitation is set by internet information services which limits uploads to 200KB (204,800 bytes).

To fix this problem in IIS 7, you need to change the "Maximum Requesting Entity Body Limit" attribute for the website within IIS. The default value is 204,800 bytes (200KB). To set this value:

1. Open Internet Services Manager and select the website in question. Open 'ASP' properties and expand 'Limit Properties'. Edit the value for "Maximum Requesting Entity Body Limit".
2. After you enter the number, hit the enter key or click away. The value will be set to the new value and be shown in bold indicating it is not a default value.
3. Click the 'Apply' button in the top right corner of the MMC to apply the change.

Note: To increase the file download size limit, repeat all steps above but in step 3, find the parameter called 'Response Buffering Limit'. The default download limit is 4MB.

To fix this problem in IIS 6:

1. In IIS, right click the name of the server and select properties. Check "Enable Direct Metabase Edit".
2. Find the metabase.xml file located in C:\windows\system32\inetserv and open the file in notepad.
3. Search for AspMaxRequestEntityAllowed and increase the value. The default value is 204800 (200K). Setting the value to 1000000 will allow 1 MB file uploads.
4. You may now wish to un-check the IIS property called "Enable Direct Metabase Edit".

Note: To increase the file download size limit, repeat all steps above but in step 3, find the parameter called 'AspBufferingLimit'. The default download limit is 4MB.


Applies To:

Random Password Manager (RPM)
Enterprise Random Password Manager (ERPM)