May 1, 2024
Updated July 7, 2025
15 minute read
Internet Information Services (IIS) is a web server software developed by Microsoft for use with the Windows operating system. It is used to host websites, web applications, and web services. IIS is a popular web server, and it is used by many large organizations, including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
Why Learn IIS?
There are many reasons why you might want to learn IIS. Here are a few:
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To satisfy your curiosity. IIS is a powerful and complex software, and it can be interesting to learn how it works.
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To meet academic requirements. IIS is a popular topic in computer science courses, and you may be required to learn it as part of your coursework.
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To use IIS to develop your career and professional ambitions. IIS is a valuable skill for many IT professionals, and it can help you to get a job or advance your career.
What Can You Learn from Online Courses on IIS?
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Find a path to becoming a IIS. Learn more at:
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Reading list
We've selected eight 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.
Comprehensive guide to administering IIS 8.0, covering everything from installation and configuration to security and performance tuning
Detailed guide to securing IIS, covering topics such as authentication, authorization, and encryption
Collection of recipes for common IIS tasks, covering topics such as hosting websites, deploying web applications, and configuring security
Guide for developers on how to use IIS to deploy and manage web applications
Compares and contrasts the two most popular web servers, IIS and Apache
Guide to deploying IIS in a production environment
Detailed guide to optimizing the performance of IIS
Collection of recipes for common IIS deployment tasks
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
OpenCourser.com/topic/m28wie/ii