Install and configure IIS on a GN4 server
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This topic applies on a IIS server, and on a test server/client.
If IIS is not installed by default (typically on test beds based on non-server computers)
Install IIS through Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off.
IIS is one of the Windows Server® server roles. IIS can be installed through the graphical user interface (GUI) by using the new Server Manager interface after the Windows Server operating system is installed. Server Manager provides a single dashboard to install or uninstall server roles and features. Server Manager also gives an overview of all currently installed roles and features. When IIS is chosen from the Server Manager, the basic components and services needed for IIS are automatically selected. 1. Click Start -> All Programs -> Administrative Tools -> Server Manager. 2. In the Server Manager window, scroll down to Roles Summary, and then click Add Roles. The Add Roles Wizard will start with a Before You Begin page. The wizard asks for verification of the following: a. The administrator account has a strong password. b. The network settings, such as IP addresses, are configured. c. The latest security updates from Windows® Update are installed. 3. Select Web Server (IIS) on the Select Server Roles page. An introductory page will open with links for further information. 4. Select the IIS services to be installed on the Select Role Services page. Add only the modules necessary. Once desired modules are added, click Next. 5. Add any required role services. 6. IIS is now installed. Click Close to complete the process. 7. Confirm that the Web server works by using http://localhost. Note: When you use the Add Roles Wizard to install IIS, you get the default installation, which has a minimum set of role services. If you need additional IIS role services, such as Application Development or Health and Diagnostics, make sure to select the check boxes associated with those features in the Select Role Services page of the wizard. |
Even if the IIS was installed already, make sure that:
In World Wide Web Services are enabled:
•Under Application Development Features: .NET Extensibility, ASP.NET, ISAPI Extensions, ISAPI Filters.
•Under Common HTTP Features: Default Document, Directory Browsing, HTTP Errors, Static Content
•Under Health and Diagnostics: HTPP Logging, Request Monitor
•Under Performance Features: Dynamic Content Compression, Static Content Compression
•Under Security: Basic Authentication, Request Filtering, Windows Authentication
Use Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off to review the above settings.
Optimize IIS for production
Internet Information Services (IIS) exposes numerous configuration parameters that affect IIS performance. The below link describes several of these parameters and provides general guidance for setting the parameter values to improve IIS performance.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee377050(v=bts.10).aspx
See also
http://mohandeval.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/optimizing-iis7-5-performance/
See also
Prepare servers for better performances (chapter)
Prepare GN4 clients for better performances (chapter)
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