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Tim Warner

Internet Information Services (IIS) has been Microsoft’s primary web server for over 20 years. This course teaches you everything you need to know to manage IIS servers and host IIS websites quickly and clearly.

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Internet Information Services (IIS) has been Microsoft’s primary web server for over 20 years. This course teaches you everything you need to know to manage IIS servers and host IIS websites quickly and clearly.

Internet Information Services (IIS) is Microsoft's in-box web server that's shipped with Windows for over 20 years now. In this course, IIS Administration Fundamentals, you’ll learn to install and configure IIS, as well as host, secure, and monitor IIS-hosted websites. First, you’ll explore how to install and publish web application content to IIS. Next, you’ll discover how to customize the behavior of your IIS servers and protect network access. Finally, you’ll learn how to perform daily IIS maintenance, including backup, restore, and monitoring. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of IIS web server administration needed to support your organization’s IIS-based web solutions.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Installing IIS
Creating IIS Websites and Application Pools
Implementing IIS Authentication
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Integrating TLS/SSL in IIS Websites
Administering IIS Websites

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Helps beginners with no knowledge or experience with IIS web server administration become comfortable with the subject
Creates a foundation for beginners who are new to working with IIS to build their knowledge of IIS web server administration
Tailored toward learners who want to become more effective in maintaining a network of IIS web servers
Teaches concepts and skills that are commonly used by web developers and network administrators who work with IIS web servers
Emphasizes practical skills, knowledge, and tools which are relevant to the real-world responsibilities of a network administrator
Taught by Tim Warner, who has extensive experience in IIS web server administration and is recognized in the field

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in IIS Administration Fundamentals with these activities:
Review basic web server concepts
Ensures a shared understanding of web server basics, providing context for IIS topics.
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  • Review how a web server receives and responds to HTTP requests
  • Understand the different roles of web servers in a typical web architecture
Review networking fundamentals
Strengthens foundation in networking, essential for understanding IIS communication.
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  • Review basic networking concepts, such as IP addresses, ports, and protocols
  • Test your understanding by configuring a simple network using virtual machines or online tools
Install IIS and configure a basic website
Sets up a baseline for IIS administrative tasks covered in the course.
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  • Install IIS using the Server Manager
  • Create a new website in IIS Manager
  • Configure basic settings for the website, such as the physical path and binding
  • Test the website by browsing to it in a web browser
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Compare and contrast IIS authentication options
Reinforces the differences between authentication methods, crucial for securing IIS websites.
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  • Research different authentication options available in IIS
  • Discuss the pros and cons of each authentication method with peers
  • Configure different authentication methods on a test IIS server
  • Test the authentication methods and compare their effectiveness
Explore advanced TLS/SSL configuration options in IIS
Enhances knowledge of TLS/SSL, essential for secure web communication.
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  • Identify different TLS/SSL protocols and cipher suites
  • Configure advanced TLS/SSL settings in IIS Manager
  • Test the TLS/SSL configuration using tools like SSL Labs
  • Implement best practices for TLS/SSL configuration, such as HSTS and OCSP stapling

Career center

Learners who complete IIS Administration Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Web Developer
Web Developers design and create websites. To do this, they use programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as tools such as IIS, and this course teaches everything you need to know about IIS to be successful in this role. It will teach you how to install, configure, and administer IIS websites, and how to secure, and monitor them. This will give you the skills and knowledge you need to support your organization’s IIS-based web solutions.
Webmaster
Webmasters are responsible for the technical aspects of running a website, including installing and configuring web servers, maintaining website content, and troubleshooting website issues. This course will teach you how to do all of these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. Taking this course will help you to understand how IIS works, how to configure it, how to install and publish web application content, how to customize IIS servers and protect network access, and how to perform daily IIS maintenance, including backup, restore, and monitoring.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems. This includes installing and configuring software, managing user accounts, and monitoring system performance. This course will teach you how to do all of these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course will teach you how to install and configure IIS, as well as host, secure, and monitor IIS-hosted websites.
Network Administrator
Network Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks. This includes installing and configuring network hardware and software, monitoring network performance, and troubleshooting network issues. This course will teach you how to do all of these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course covers topics such as installing IIS, creating IIS Websites and Application Pools, implementing IIS Authentication, integrating TLS/SSL in IIS Websites, and administering IIS Websites.
IT Manager
IT Managers are responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of an organization’s information technology systems. This includes planning, budgeting, and implementing IT systems, as well as managing IT staff. This course will teach you how to do all of these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course covers topics such as installing and configuring IIS, as well as hosting, securing, and monitoring IIS-hosted websites.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and test software applications. This course will teach you how to do all of these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course will help you to understand how IIS works, how to configure it, how to install and publish web application content, how to customize IIS servers and protect network access, and how to perform daily IIS maintenance, including backup, restore, and monitoring.
Database Administrator
Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. This includes installing and configuring database software, managing user accounts, and monitoring database performance. This course will teach you how to do all of these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course teaches you how to install and configure IIS, as well as host, secure, and monitor IIS-hosted websites.
Security Analyst
Security Analysts are responsible for protecting computer systems and networks from security threats. This includes monitoring security logs, detecting and responding to security incidents, and developing security policies and procedures. This course will teach you how to do all of these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course teaches you how to implement IIS Authentication, integrate TLS/SSL in IIS Websites, and administer IIS Websites.
IT Support Specialist
IT Support Specialists provide technical support to computer users. This includes installing and configuring software, troubleshooting hardware problems, and answering user questions. This course will teach you how to do all of these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. You'll learn how to install and configure IIS, as well as host, secure, and monitor IIS-hosted websites.
Computer Programmer
Computer Programmers write and maintain computer programs. This course will teach you how to do these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course covers topics such as installing and configuring IIS, creating IIS Websites and Application Pools, and administering IIS Websites.
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer Systems Analysts design and implement computer systems. This course will teach you how to do these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course covers topics such as installing IIS, creating IIS Websites and Application Pools, and administering IIS Websites.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts protect computer systems and networks from security threats. This course teaches you how to do these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course covers topics such as implementing IIS Authentication, integrating TLS/SSL in IIS Websites, and administering IIS Websites.
Network Engineer
Network Engineers design and implement computer networks. This course will teach you how to do these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course covers topics such as installing IIS, creating IIS Websites and Application Pools, and administering IIS Websites.
IT Auditor
IT Auditors review and evaluate computer systems and networks to ensure that they are operating securely and efficiently. This course will teach you how to do these things, and it will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful in this role. This course teaches you how to install and configure IIS, as well as host, secure, and monitor IIS-hosted websites.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists analyze data to extract meaningful insights. This course may be useful for this role because it teaches you how to install and configure IIS, as well as host, secure, and monitor IIS-hosted websites.

Reading list

We've selected five books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in IIS Administration Fundamentals.
Focuses on the security aspects of IIS administration. It covers topics such as authentication, authorization, and encryption.
Practical guide to web application security testing. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to find and exploit security vulnerabilities in web applications.

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