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Microsoft Internet Information Services spotlight
The latest version of Microsoft's signature Web platform is packed with old and new features for improved website management and administration. Feature
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How to use SMTP Diagnostics 1.0 to troubleshoot IIS issues
Learn about the IIS Diagnostic Toolkit's SMTP Diagnostics 1.0 utility which admins can use to troubleshoot DNS or SMTP configuration issues . Resource Guide
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How to use Microsoft's IIS Diagnostics Toolkit
In this resource guide, contributor Tim Fenner offers an overview of the seven utilities in the IIS Diagnostics Toolkit and provides instructions on how to download and use them. Resource Guide
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How to use SSL Diagnostics 1.0 to identify issues in IIS
Learn how to use the IIS Diagnostic Toolkit's SSL tool to diagnose Secret Socket Layer related IIS issues. Resource Guide
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How to use AuthDiag 1.0 to troubleshoot IIS problems
Learn how to use the IIS Diagnostic Toolkit's AuthDiag 1.0 utility to diagnose, check and monitor permission or security problems for Web and FTP requests. Resource Guide
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How to use Trace Diagnostics 1.0 to troubleshoot IIS issues
Learn how to use the IIS Toolkit's Trace Diagnostics 1.0 utility to troubleshoot Internet Information Services (IIS) - related problems. Resource Guide
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How to use Debug Diagnostics to troubleshoot IIS issues
Learn how to use the IIS Diagnostic Toolkit's Debug Diagnostics utility to troubleshoot performance issues in any Win32 user-mode process. Resource Guide
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How to use the IIS Diagnostics Toolkit's Log Parser 2.2. utility
Learn how to use the IIS Diagnostics Toolkit's Log Parser 2.2 utility to troubleshoot IIS Web server issues. Resource Guide
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How to install the Microsoft IIS Diagnostics Toolkit
In this excerpt from "Inside the IIS Diagnostic Toolkit," contributor Tim Fenner explains the ways Windows admins can install the Toolkit so they can use it to tackle IIS-related issues. Resource Guide
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How to use the IIS Diagnostics Toolkit's WFetch 1.4 utility
Learn how to use the IIS Diagnostics Toolkit's WFetch 1.4 utility to troubleshoot connectivity issues between IIS and Web clients. Resource Guide
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Microsoft issues four critical fixes for April Patch Tuesday
April's Patch Tuesday announcement from Microsoft included four critical bulletins addressing flaws in Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer. News | 10 Apr 2012
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AppFabric takes next step toward official release
Microsoft has released the second beta for a new service package designed to improve performance, scalability and availability of apps running on IIS. News | 02 Mar 2010
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IIS gets patched, SQL Server not so much
A patch is currently in the works for a flaw affecting Internet Information Services. Another vulnerability affecting SQL Server, however, isn't getting as much love. News | 03 Sep 2009
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Ask Microsoft: Using a metabase restore for IIS issues
A Microsoft messaging director explains what happens when an IIS metabase is misconfigured or corrupt. Article | 12 May 2005
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What Microsoft should do to harden IIS
Although Internet Information Services 6 may be the Fort Meade of security compared with IIS 5, there are still several critical holes Microsoft needs to address in its newest Web server solution. Columnist Jonathan Hassell advises Microsoft to furth... Column | 15 Mar 2005
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Five quick links: 2012's top Windows Server management tips
The most-clicked tips on Windows Server administration included old and new subjects: from Remote Desktop Gateway to IIS 8. Tip
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New features in Microsoft IIS 8
Admins will find plenty of new features to like in the new version of Microsoft's web server – especially if they're hosting large-scale operations. Tip
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Tweaking IIS settings eases large client uploads in Windows Server
Making the proper metabase settings in Microsoft IIS can ease the process of large client uploads in Windows Server. Here are some changes to consider. Tip
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Configuring dynamic compression in Internet Information Services 7.0
Admins can improve the way dynamically-generated content is cached and compressed with an updated property in IIS 7.0, though a few drawbacks can still hinder performance. Tip
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Free app brings IIS administration to smartphones
The new IIS7 Mobile Admin utility literally puts management of Internet Information Services in the palm of your hand, but the tool is not without its limitations. Tip
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Do IIS Web servers make sense for virtualization?
Web servers like IIS can be a good fit for virtualization, so long as all the key considerations are taken into account ahead of time. Tip
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Isapi Rewrite Filter: A free URL rewriting utility for IIS 7
Though Microsoft finally offers a URL rewriting add-on for IIS, admins might look to take advantage of the Isapi Rewrite Filter’s extended functionality. Tip
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Controlling IIS log file growth with IISLogs 2.0 utility
With IISLogs 2.0 admins can manage, archive and compress log files on their own time, eliminating the need for custom scripts. Tip
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How vulnerable is Microsoft IIS 7.5 to attacks?
While version 7.5 is more secure out of the box than past IIS releases, it doesn't guarantee 100% protection. Tip
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IIS 7 add-on beefs up PHP installation, configuration
With PHP Manager for IIS, admins running Internet Information Services 7 and up can gain access to a host of PHP management functions straight from the IIS console. Tip
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How can I build a GPO to configure IIS Web servers by linking the GPO to an OU containing the Web se
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We cannot access IIS Web servers unless we exclude the IP addresses
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Mail server with IIS 5.0
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Can IIS server automatically update IP addresses?
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Why can't outside browsers access my Web site on the server?
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Why is our Web server freezing up every night?
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What is the best way to isolate sites on Web server?
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Installing Windows Server 2000 from Windows Pro
Internet Information Server (IIS) is built into Windows Server 2000. How do you install Windows Server 2000 from Windows 2000 Pro? Answer
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ASP pages queue for no reason and anonymous user discrepencies on NLB servers
A reader writes in that he is seeing performance issues in Performance Monitor, where ASP pages queue for seemingly no reason. Answer
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Security of FTP connection over DSL on WIn2k Web server using IIS 5.0
Our expert sorts out confusion when an FTP connection fails on DSL, but not dial up. Answer
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Windows Process Activation Service (WPAS)
Windows Process Activation Service (WAS) is a tool for managing worker processes that contain applications that host Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services. Worker processes handle requests that are sent to a Web Server for specific applicat... Definition
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IIS (Internet Information Server)
Internet Information Server (IIS) is a group of Internet servers from Microsoft that can be installed with its Windows NT and 2000 operating systems. Definition
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Windows Process Activation Service (WPAS)
Windows Process Activation Service (WAS) is a tool for managing worker processes that contain applications that host Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services. Worker processes handle requests that are sent to a Web Server for specific applicat... Definition
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Five quick links: 2012's top Windows Server management tips
The most-clicked tips on Windows Server administration included old and new subjects: from Remote Desktop Gateway to IIS 8. Tip
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New features in Microsoft IIS 8
Admins will find plenty of new features to like in the new version of Microsoft's web server – especially if they're hosting large-scale operations. Tip
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Microsoft issues four critical fixes for April Patch Tuesday
April's Patch Tuesday announcement from Microsoft included four critical bulletins addressing flaws in Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer. News
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Microsoft Internet Information Services spotlight
The latest version of Microsoft's signature Web platform is packed with old and new features for improved website management and administration. Feature
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Tweaking IIS settings eases large client uploads in Windows Server
Making the proper metabase settings in Microsoft IIS can ease the process of large client uploads in Windows Server. Here are some changes to consider. Tip
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Configuring dynamic compression in Internet Information Services 7.0
Admins can improve the way dynamically-generated content is cached and compressed with an updated property in IIS 7.0, though a few drawbacks can still hinder performance. Tip
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Free app brings IIS administration to smartphones
The new IIS7 Mobile Admin utility literally puts management of Internet Information Services in the palm of your hand, but the tool is not without its limitations. Tip
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Do IIS Web servers make sense for virtualization?
Web servers like IIS can be a good fit for virtualization, so long as all the key considerations are taken into account ahead of time. Tip
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Isapi Rewrite Filter: A free URL rewriting utility for IIS 7
Though Microsoft finally offers a URL rewriting add-on for IIS, admins might look to take advantage of the Isapi Rewrite Filter’s extended functionality. Tip
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About Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
Internet Information Services (IIS) is the name of Microsoft's popular Web server. Originally, IIS version 1.0 was available as a free add-on for Windows NT 3.51. Today, Internet Information Services 7.0 and 7.5 are available for Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 operating systems. On this page, Windows administrators can find help and tutorials on using IIS versions 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 7.5 for those and other operating systems such as Windows XP. Tips include expert advice showing administrators how to install, setup and manage Microsoft Internet Information Services, including a guide on how to use the Microsoft IIS Diagnostics Toolkit.