Appendix B. IIS 7.0 Error Messages

Every Web site administrator and Web developer has seen “404 – File not found,” “401 – Unauthorized,” or “500 – Server Error” messages in his or her browser. There is more to these errors than meets the eye. Error messages are a touchy topic, because every error reveals more about your Web site than you might want. And the more information somebody can gather about your site, the likelier it is that you’ll get hacked. Just search for google hacking or cross-site scripting, and you will find a wealth of information on this topic.

But error messages are also a valuable tool for troubleshooting ...

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