Configuring IIS Roles

Use the Microsoft Server Manager to configure the server features and roles needed to enable IIS on a Windows Server computer. For instructions on using the Server Manager, go to the Microsoft TechNet website, Adding Server Roles and Features. Select the instructions that apply to your Windows server.

Procedure

1. Open the Server Manager console.

2. Use the add roles wizard available in the Server Manager console to add roles to the Web Server (IIS):

   • Under Common HTTP Features, select the HTTP Redirection check box.

     The following check boxes are automatically selected under Common HTTP Features:

     • Default Document

     • Directory Browsing

     • Static Content

     • HTTP Errors

   • Under Application Development, select the following check boxes:

     • ASP

     • ASP.NET (all versions)

     • CGI

       Note

       If you are prompted to add required role services, click Add Required Role Services.

   • Under Security, select the following check boxes:

     • Basic Authentication

     • Windows Authentication

   • Under Management Tools, select the IIS 6 Management Compatibility check box to include the following role services:

     • IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility

     • IIS 6 Management Console

     • IIS 6 Scripting Tools

     • IIS 6 WMI Compatibility