Server information queries in ASP.net

Question

Hi I am trying to make a small webpage which will tell me a thing about the server it is running on (kind of like how the HP jetdirect Server will tell you stuff about your printer). in C# you could do a WMI query using System.Management; ManagementObject However the management object seems not to be recognised in ASP.net. to be honest I am not entirely sure how IIS runs the web pages that it displays does it keep them entirely contained with no access outside its own directory? The kind of things I am after are like HDD capacity percentage used CPU usage of the server. And eventually a remote file browser of the HDD. Are these thing possible in ASP if so how. Thanks. PS: what is the best IDE to develop ASP pages I am currently just using VS08.

dobby · Answer

Thanks all for your help it is appreichated. I think some of your are not getting me. What I am trying to do is provide information about the current status of the server which the web server is running on. things like remain HDD space. And eventually provide an interface to files on the server HDD (obviously only to those with the Key.) Although if the web site is entire self contained I can not see how best to go about this.

Master Billa · Answer

HI You can't use the WMI in asp.net application the reason is when you asp.net thank you

Roei Bar · Answer

well my friend there is a way to enable access to the computer via IE which is via an ActiveX control is this is approved via the user then he approves your actions. another way is via SilverLight there is a location approved via the silverlight sandbox that enables your to do your approved via user actions on that sandbox area

Kirtan Patel · Answer

if program is on your local computer it can access the your WebSite Directory in Your local Computer and Answer to your question about IDE There are many IDE's in the Market not every person use VS its depends uppon Which in language User prefer to Write Programs if user is writing program in C/C++ then it will use IEther Dev C++ or code Blocks or Turbo C++ its not nesasory that to use Visual Studio :) and friend  if my answer helped you please mark  do you like this answer  :)

dobby · Answer

i feel quite limited right now. what about visa versa can other program write into the websites directory. thanks. This will not be hosted on a shared web server but on a local server using IIS. thanks

Kirtan Patel · Answer

Hi Friend asp.net will allow you to write in C:\ only on your local computer but when you host your site it will not allow you to write in website user's c:\ because if it will allow you to do one can write a virus code and Execute on user's machine :P thats potential security hole so asp.net ensures to write only on IIS Directory only :)

dobby · Answer

ok thanks that sucks abit but never mind. ASP.net allowed to write and read from C:\ and other named drives? or does IIS limit it to its own directory? Also what is the IDE of choice do people just use VS. thanks it is a great help

Kirtan Patel · Answer

its not possible to use WMI in asp.net because if user can use it it will be big question to the security of the user :) so its impossible by any technique :)

dobby · Answer

Hi thnaks for your reply but i am sorry I am still at a lost why am I unable to use ManagementObject and use WMI.

Kirtan Patel · Answer

Friend to know all things about server CPU etc is not possible in asp.net using Query :) but few things you can know using Query like its version etc SELECT SERVERPROPERTY('productversion') SERVERPROPERTY ('productlevel') SERVERPROPERTY ('edition')