Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

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Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) News

April 10, 2012 10 Apr'12
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.
May 12, 2005 12 May'05
Ask Microsoft: Using a metabase restore for IIS issues

A Microsoft messaging director explains what happens when an IIS metabase is misconfigured or corrupt.
May 11, 2004 11 May'04
Know-IT-all Chapter Quiz #12: Answer key

ANSWER KEY: Know-IT-all Chapter Quiz #12
IIS 6 Administration
April 15, 2002 15 Apr'02
.NET Server: Does it belong in your future?

How big of a deal is the forthcoming Windows .NET Server? The answer depends on your situation, said a Gartner analyst at the firm's "Windows: Nothing but .NET?" conference.

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Using wsusscn2.cab to find missing Windows updates

Avoid unnecessary security headaches by using the Windows Update offline scan file and PowerShell to ensure your systems have all their Microsoft patches. Continue Reading
How to install and test Windows Server 2019 IIS

The installation process for the Windows Server 2019 IIS role is fairly straightforward. This tutorial explains how to stand up the web server and check its ports and bindings. Continue Reading
Internet Information Services (IIS)

Internet Information Services (IIS) is a flexible, general-purpose web server from Microsoft that runs on Windows systems to serve requested HTML pages or files. Continue Reading

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Does Linux SQL Server hint at further disruption in Redmond?

Many longtime IT professionals are wondering if Microsoft's plan to release SQL Server on Linux means other products may be ported to the open source platform. Continue Reading
Hidden vulnerabilities on your IIS 8 servers

IIS 8 isn't completely immune to security flaws. Here are some vulnerabilities you might be missing. Continue Reading
How to successfully install Node.js applications on IIS

Microsoft's support for JavaScript engine Node.js applications on Windows Azure has brought the functionality to IIS. Here's how to set it up. Continue Reading

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Windows IIS server hardening checklist

Use this handy Windows IIS server hardening checklist on the job to ensure your IIS server is deployed safely and stays secure in use. Continue Reading
Tap PowerShell DSC resources to automate web server construction

Administrators will create numerous IIS web servers during their IT careers. With Desired State Configuration, admins can automate this task with cleaner results. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading

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IIS exploits in Windows Server and how you can fix them

There are several flaws in IIS that can jeopardize the security of Windows servers. Here are some of the top threats and how to solve them. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading