Hi

I'm using VWD and SQL Server Express to develop my sites, and am currently looking at user login / authentication.

My question is this: When developing the site locally, I can use the Site Configuration wizard to manage users and roles, which is all fine. How would I do the same on our web server?

The scenario is that I'll develop the site locally, then upload it to our Windows Server 2003 box (which I have full admin access to) from where it shall be visible on the internet. How can I manage the users and roles for this site from that box? Can I manage them remotely?

I would be very grateful for any help or advice given in this area!

A while back I had the same issue so ended up writing this MSDN article so others could use the same solution.  Basically, lets you use the asp.net presentation controls (detailsview, gridview, etc.) to manage your users remotely.

http://peterkellner.net/2006/01/09/microsoft-aspnet-20-memberrole-management-with-iis/

Don't forget to add security trimmings to keep users without privilege out of the page.