Chapter 3. Understanding the Modular Foundation

What does modular core mean to Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0? How does it make IIS 7.0 the most powerful Microsoft Web server ever? And what are the built-in modules shipped with IIS 7.0? No worries—by the end of this chapter, you will be able to answer all these questions and have a clear understanding of the new design concept behind IIS 7.0. You will take a look at the idea of componentized design in IIS 7.0, the intentions behind the revamped architecture, and the advantages of the design. You’ll also get detailed information about the built-in modules that ship with IIS 7.0.

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