Add a new aspx page to a published website

Question

I have a .Net website which is published. Now I need to add a new page to the website but I do not have the source code which means that I cannot recompile and republish the website. I know that I can add an HTML page for this as the content for the new page is just plain HTML but that would show .html extension in the browser which I don't want. Is there any way to add an aspx page or html page is the only option I have ?

Answer 1

Yes you can add pages without recompiling, just ensure the pages don't reference a code-behind file. You'll still be able to use code in the actual page itself, as well as reference controls (.ascx files).

Answer 2

alternatively, you can add a create an application and then add it as an application under the original website. As in, in IIS, right click on the original site, then Add Application; and put your new application into it. Your new application will have it's own application pools and is an application by its own right without needing the original site's data.