Windows NT, CGI, and Perl

Does this system have a Perl interpreter installed? If so, what version(s) of Perl are available.

Yes. We are running the latest release of ActiveState Perl 5. This should also be backwards compatible with anything you might have that uses an older version.

What is the magic script comment line to make a Perl script file execute? (e.g., #!/usr/bin/perl) In Windows NT, how do I call a Perl CGI script from my Web pages?

On NT, files will execute by their file extensions, i.e., .pl and .cgi. The NT IIS web server automatically executes files with these predefined extensions.

What, if any, are the required filename extensions for CGI programs (e.g., .cgi, .pl, .bin)

Currently, .pl and .cgi will work fine.

Are my scripts required to reside in a special directory? If so, what is it called (e.g., cgi-bin, cgi, htbin etc) Are there any directory names I cannot use?

No. Just let us know what directories you are using and what permissions (executable, writable, etc.) you will need on any specific files or directories. Scripts will run natively from ANY directory without permission changes. Executables (.exe) are not permitted on these servers for security purposes.

What operating system does the Web server use?

Windows NT Server 4.0 with Service Pack 6a or Windows 2000 Server

Can I use the SSI #exec command on this Web server?

#exec directive is always disabled for security reasons.

Do I need to change anything to activate the SSI feature (e.g., modify a .htaccess file etc.)?

No.

Do my HTML files need a special extension to use SSI (e.g., .shtml)?

Yes. Please use .shtml or .shtm for SSI