How do I rewrite URLs without access to IIS using C# and ASP.NET?

Question

I am looking for a solution to rewrite URLs that have query strings so that the query string creates permanent link. For example: the query string ?u=test would become http://www.website.com/profile/test

I am new to URL rewriting, but am open to any suggestions you may have. I don't have access to IIS as I'm using shared virtual hosting.

Answer 1

You cant have extension-less URL without configuring it in the IIS as ISAPI wouldn't know how to handle that request.

Scott Gu has an excellent post with various approaches to URL rewrite.

Answer 2

You can use ASP.NET routing engine (introduced in .NET 3.5 SP1), see this article for quick-start: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dd347546.aspx

BTW, although outdated, you should read Scott Gu's post sighted by Danish for various options.