How to install and use IIS on Windows Server 2019

Internet Information Services (IIS) is one of the most powerful and popular web server services on the Windows operating system. With IIS, users can easily deploy web applications, manage hosting, and integrate SSL/TLS security for websites quickly. In this article, companyVPTSwill guide you on how to install and use IIS on Windows Server 2019 in detail from A to Z.

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1. Overview of IIS

IIS (Internet Information Services) is a web server software developed by Microsoft, capable of:

• Run internal websites and the internet.

• Supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, WebSocket protocols,...

• Run applications written inASP.NET, PHP, orClassic ASP.

• Easily scale and manage via interfaceIIS Manager.

With Windows Server 2019, IIS comes with the latest version, helping boost performance and security while supporting modern technologies like HTTP/2 and TLS 1.3.

2. Preparation Before Installing IIS

For a smooth installation process, you need to:

• Windows Server 2019 installed and running stably.

• Connect to the internet to download support packages if needed.

• Check the firewall to open port 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS) if external access is desired.

Note: .NET Framework 3.5 must be installed before installing IIS in this tutorial

SEE MORE:Guide to Installing .NET Framework 3.5 for Windows Server 2012

3. Instructions for Installing IIS on Windows Server 2019

Step 1:Open PowerShell, right-click to run as administrator, and install IIS.

• Copy the two commands below one by one and paste them into PowerShell:

 Install-WindowsFeature Web-Server

Invoke-WebRequest http://localhost

Step 2:OpenServer Manager and click Add roles and features and click Next

Step 3:Click Next

Step 4:Select Role-based or feature-based installation.

Step 5:Select the host you want to add services to and click Next

Step 6:Check the box Web Server (IIS).

Step 7:Additional features are required to add the IIS Server. Click the button Add Features > Next.

Step 8:Click the button Next.

Step 9:Click Next

Step 10:This is the step to select features for the Web Server. You can select and add the features you need. In this example, default settings are kept. Naturally, you can add these features later after IIS is installed.

Step 11:Click the button Install.

Step 12:After finishing the installation, click the button Close.

Step 13:Open the web browser and navigate to localhost, after which you can verify whether IIS is running normally.

Wishing you success!!!

Notes When Using IIS

• Regularly update Windows and IIS to increase security.

• Use HTTPS instead of HTTP to encrypt data.

• Restrict access IPs for internal websites.

• Enable Firewall and Security Modules to prevent attacks.

• Use a dedicated Application Pool for each website to enhance stability.

CONCLUSION

Through the article above, the companyVPTSprovided detailed instructions on how to install and use IIS on Windows Server 2019 from basic to advanced levels. IIS is a powerful tool suitable for enterprises deploying internal or public websites with high security and performance.

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