Relative connection string to AzMan XML store when using security application block

Question

Is it possible to specify a relative connection string for an AzMan XML store?

My current connection string is connectionString="msxml://c:/azman.xml" but I really need to make that relative so other developers and automated builds can get the latest authorization store.

MS documentation seems to suggest that connectionString="msxml://azman.xml" should work but that throws a The request is not supported error.

EDIT: I realised that the fact I'm using AzMan through the Enterprise Library Security Application Block was important to the question.

Answer 1

Adding the ~ will make it relative to the application

<add name="AuthorizationServices" connectionString="msxml://~/App_Data/AzMan.xml"/>

Answer 2

It is possible to enter the token {currentPath} into the connection string used by the security application block.

This gave me the behavior I was after, allowing the AzMan.xml file to be accessed from with the application folder.

The connection string I am using is:

<authorizationProviders>
  <add storeLocation="msxml://{currentPath}/azman.xml"
    application="My_Application" scope="" auditIdentifierPrefix="AzMan Authorization Provider"
    type="Microsoft.Practices.EnterpriseLibrary.Security.AzMan.AzManAuthorizationProvider, Microsoft.Practices.EnterpriseLibrary.Security.AzMan, Version=3.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a"
    name="AzMan Provider" />
</authorizationProviders>

Answer 3

If you use {currentPath}, be sure your current directory is properly set before you make the "AuthorizationFactory.GetAuthorizationProvider" call. I am also using the Enterprise Library Security Application Block. Ex. My.Computer.FileSystem.CurrentDirectory = HttpContext.Current.Request.PhysicalApplicationPath