Installing the Web Server (IIS) Role

Now that you understand the installation process, including the modules, the next step is to install the Web Server (IIS) role. You must have Local User Administrator (LUA) security privileges on the Windows Server 2012 system to be able to install IIS. There are two ways to begin the installation: adding the Web Server (IIS) role via Server Manager or installing the services via PowerShell.

To install the Web Server (IIS) server role using Server Manager, follow these steps:

1. Start Server Manager using the taskbar icon.

2. From the Manage menu, select Add Roles and Features.

3. Click Next on the Before you Begin page after reading the notes provided.

4. Click Next to accept the default installation type ...

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