Distribution Point using IIS in Windows Server 2012 R2 can't handle packages with + character in name

[c_kay]

Does anyone know how to fix the issue with packages with a + character in the file name when running a HTTPS distribution point on IIS in Windows Server 2012 R2.

Its not an issue when using a SMB distribution point on Windows Server 2012 R2.

[mark_mahabir]

What's the issue/error received?

I didn't know there was a problem, but none of our filenames have a '+' symbol in them. I rename them to packagename_version_datepackaged before uploading to the DP.

[blackholemac]

This is always a joy in the world of mixed platforms. I’ve learned that even if I’m an Apple nut that can get away with naming files almost anything I like, I have to subject myself to Microsoft’s file naming rules as most of my company’s backend infrastructure is on Microsoft including user file storage on OneDrive.

[c_kay]

So no one knows if there’s a setting in IIS to workaround this issue?

[ryan_ball · Accepted solution]

@c.kay I did a google search, maybe this will help you.

Enable double escaping in IIS

[c_kay]

Thanks that worked.