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IIS Webserver Basics

This section covers the fundamental concepts and steps to get started with IIS Webserver. Whether you're new to IIS or looking for a refresher, you'll find the basics here.

1. Getting Started with IIS

Launch the IIS Manager

  1. Open the Run dialog by pressing Win + R and type inetmgr.
  2. Press Enter to open the IIS Manager.

Add a Website in IIS

  1. In IIS Manager:
    • Right-click on Sites in the left-hand navigation pane.
    • Select Add Website.
  2. Fill in the required details:
    • Site Name: Choose a unique name for your site.
    • Physical Path: Set the directory where your website files are stored.
    • Binding: Specify the protocol, IP address, and port (e.g., HTTP on port 80).
  3. Click OK to add the website.

Test the Website

  1. Open a browser and navigate to the hostname or IP address you configured (e.g., http://localhost).
  2. Verify that your website is loading successfully.

2. Configuring IIS

Enable Directory Browsing

  1. Select your site in IIS Manager.
  2. Double-click Directory Browsing under the IIS section.
  3. Click Enable in the Actions pane.

Configure Application Pools

  • What is an Application Pool?
    An application pool isolates one or more applications from others running on the same server.
  1. In IIS Manager, click Application Pools in the left-hand navigation pane.
  2. Right-click on an application pool and select Add Application Pool.
  3. Provide a name and select the appropriate .NET Framework version (if applicable).
  4. Click OK.

3. Deploying a Simple HTML Website

  1. Create an HTML file named index.html with the following content:

    <!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <title>Welcome to IIS</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Hello, IIS is running your site!</h1>
</body>
</html>