Appendix D. Modules Sequence

This appendix shows the ordering of built-in IIS 7.0 modules that are loaded by IIS 7.0 worker processes by default. For each module, Table D-1 lists the module name, the code location (DLL name and location for a native module; namespace for a managed module), and a brief description.

Table D-1. Modules Sequence

Module Name

Code Location

Brief Description

UriCacheModule

%SystemRoot%\System32\Inetsrv\Cachuri.dll

Implements a generic cache for URI-specific server state, including URI configuration settings

FileCacheModule

%SystemRoot%\System32\Inetsrv\Cachfile.dll

Implements caching file handles for files that the server engine and modules open

TokenCacheModule

%SystemRoot%\System32\Inetsrv\Cachtokn.dll

Implements cache for ...

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