The IIS server can be used independently as a Web server or together with compatible tools, it can be used to establish Internet business, access and operate data from different data sources, and create Web applications. These applications use server scripts and component code to complete some client-server functions.
The latest information can be found on the IIS server Web site. You can also find some helpful information from the Server area section of the MSDN Online Web Workshop content table.
IIS servers are closely integrated with Windows NT servers. This ensures that network administrators and application developers have the same security, network, and management functions as Windows NT servers. In addition to familiar Windows NT server tools and functions, the IIS server also has some built-in functions that can help you manage Secure Web sites, develop and configure Server-Intensive Web applications.
In the discussion on IIS Server 4.0, we will focus on the Web management and development functions of the IIS server, here, I assume that you have a preliminary understanding of the concepts and functions of Windows NT Server 4.0.
Optimization settings for large-capacity sites
This article provides general guidance on how to optimize IIS Server 4.0 installation in a large-capacity environment. This document is intended for Web server system administrators who are familiar with Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft IIS servers.
Because each Web site is unique, Microsoft recommends that customers carefully plan, test and monitor their sites, and use Windows NT servers and various standard software packages available on the market.
In this way, you can ensure that the content configured on the 4.0 Web site of an IIS server can be optimized according to the purpose.