Chapter 1. Installing and Managing IIS

Thinking about content and the best ways to organize content on your Internet Information Services server before you start implementation can save a lot of time and energy. This chapter covers key information that will make your installation and initial configuration smooth and successful.

Topics covered in this chapter include the following:

  • Questions to consider before installing Internet Information Services

  • Requirements of and recommendations for hardware and software needed to install IIS

  • A short discussion of security planning

  • Recommendations for organizing content and directory structures during installation

  • Specific recommendations when installing Windows 2000 and IIS for a dedicated Web server

  • Methods ...

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