About IIS Server installation and configuration in Windows XP

IIS has a reputation and many friends want to learn it. Let's take a look at the IIS server today. IIS server, short for Internet Information Services, is a tool for managing website Information publishing in Windows systems. In this regard, similar programs include PWS and Apache.

1. IIS Server installation:

The IIS Server runs on an NT-based operating system, such as Win 2000, Win XP, or Windows Server 2003. Generally, when we select a typical installation system, the IIS server is not the default installation option. We can install it by adding Windows Components in "Add/delete programs" on the control panel.

Note that when installing the IIS Server, the add and delete components of Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003 are also different. In "Add/delete Windows Components" of Windows 2000 Server, you can find the "Internet Information Service" option. However, in Windows Server 2003, you must first find the "Application Manager" and find the "Internet Information Service" option in its properties.

Ii. IIS server settings:

1. Default website

Internet services mainly include HTTP, FTP, and E-mail. However, the IIS server does not support FTP and E-mail due to functional limitations, therefore, it is mainly used for HTTP services, that is, publishing websites.

So how can I set the IIS server to publish a page?

Open "Control Panel> Administrative Tools> Internet Information Service", and the management interface of the IIS server is displayed. 1. Management Interface of the IIS server

Expand "website"> "default website", set it, such as the home directory, default document, and TCP port, and enter the IP address of the computer in IE browser, you can browse the Web page.