.EXE and Server Execution

subpar · 12-08-2005, 05:38 PM

I know this much so far:

1.) POST and GET variables, and how they are transfered.
2.) How the Web Server decides how each file type is assigned.
3.) Command Line parameters (locally, anyway)

I don't know how a server can execute "*.exe?*" as an executable. Is the executable run on the server? Is there an article that you refer me to? Does this have anything to do with how programs are run on other protocols?

Skie · 12-08-2005, 07:17 PM

As long as the server is a Windows server, it'll execute the CGI scripts as programs. They're run on the server just like any other program/application would be.

elf · 12-09-2005, 01:05 PM

To the best of my knowledge a webserver can not run a ".exe" it can run a CGI script which is similar to an executable file, but different...if that makes sense.

I'm pretty sure they don't allow exe's to run from a webserver because that would be a HUGE security flaw.

12-08-2005, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
subpar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 72 OS: Windows XP (SP2)	.EXE and Server Execution I know this much so far: 1.) POST and GET variables, and how they are transfered. 2.) How the Web Server decides how each file type is assigned. 3.) Command Line parameters (locally, anyway) I don't know how a server can execute ".exe?" as an executable. Is the executable run on the server? Is there an article that you refer me to? Does this have anything to do with how programs are run on other protocols?

12-08-2005, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 2,194 OS: Gentoo Linux, CentOS, OS X My System	As long as the server is a Windows server, it'll execute the CGI scripts as programs. They're run on the server just like any other program/application would be. __________________

12-09-2005, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
elf Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN or Austin, TX depending Posts: 7,038 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 and Windows 7 My System	To the best of my knowledge a webserver can not run a ".exe" it can run a CGI script which is similar to an executable file, but different...if that makes sense. I'm pretty sure they don't allow exe's to run from a webserver because that would be a HUGE security flaw. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! I do not subscribe to threads, so if I stop replying, PM me with a link to your thread so I can find it again.