Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

Find advice and tutorials from independent experts on the Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) feature. This collection of free articles will help Windows administrators troubleshoot and configure IIS, the Windows Server operating system's native web server role.

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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
How to keep IIS logs from filling up your server hard drives

IIS log files can take up a lot of space on your servers' hard drives if you don't clean them up regularly. But who has time for that? Check out this simple script to automatically delete IIS logs and clear space on your Windows servers. 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