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The HTTP Filter DLL C:\Program Files\Webtrends\SmartSource Data Collector\bin\iislogserver.dll failed to load. The data is the error.

Products

Webtrends Analytics 8.x
Webtrends Analytics 9.x

Issue

When trying to start the SmartSource Data Collector, the following error message displays:

“The HTTP Filter DLL C:\Program Files\Webtrends\SmartSource Data Collector\bin\iislogserver.dll failed to load. The data is the error.”

Cause

This is linked to permissions issues on the SDC installation folders.

Resolution

The correct permissions must be granted to the following SDC installation folders:

Folder: \bin
User: IUSR_<server name>
Permissions: Read & Execute, Read, List

Folder: \util
User: IUSR_
<server name>
Permissions: Read & Execute, Read, List

Folder: \weblog
User: IUSR_
<server name>
Permissions: Read & Execute, Read, List

Folder: \cfg
User: IWAM_
<server name>
Permissions: Read & Execute, Read, List

Folder: \log :
User: IWAM_
<server name>
Permissions: Read, List, Write