Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services 7.0 in Windows Server 2008 (6125)
Prepare to configure, manage, and support Internet Information Services 7.0 (IIS 7.0) in an enterprise environment in this course that incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008.
This course can also assist you in your preparation for Exam: 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring.
Skills Gained
- Install the Web Server role using Server Manager, on Server Core, and from an unattended setup
- Configure IIS role services such as HTTP, security, performance and diagnostics, and management features
- Configure IIS 7.0 web sites and application pools
- Configure application settings using ASP.NET
- Configure and manage modules in IIS 7.0
- Secure web sites and servers
- Configure delegation and remote administration
- Use command line tools like PowerShell and AppCmd for scripting IIS 7.0
- Configure web sites and servers for the best performance
- Ensure high availability of web farms using backup and restore, Network Load Balancing, and shared configurations
- Use various tools to troubleshoot common web server-related issues with authentication, authorization, communication, and configuration
Who Can Benefit
Individuals who want to become web server administrators in an enterprise environment or who are assuming a new role requiring skills to manage content served by an IIS 7.0 web server over the Internet, an intranet, and an extranet; Web-based applications developers with networking skills who wish to learn more about IIS 7.0.
Prerequisites
- 6121: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008
- At least 1 year of experience administering and supporting a web server role using Windows Server 2003
- Network + certification
Syllabus
1. Configuring an IIS 7.0 Web Server
- Introducing Internet Information Services 7.0
- Installing the Web Server Role
- Installing Configuring Application Development, Health and Diagnostics, and HTTP Features
- Configuring Performance, Security, and SMTP Features
2. Configuring IIS 7.0 Web Sites and Application Pools
- Introducing Web Sites and Application Pools
- Creating and Configuring Web Site Applications
- Creating and Configuring a New Application Pool
- Maintaining an Application Pool
3. Configuring IIS 7.0 Application Settings
- Configuring Application Settings
- Configuring ASP.NET Security
4. Configuring IIS 7.0 Modules
- An Overview of IIS 7.0 Modules
- Reviewing Native Module Functionality
- Configuring Native Modules
- Configuring Managed Modules
5. Securing the IIS 7.0 Web Server and Web Sites
- Configuring Secure Web Sites and Servers
- Configuring Other Aspects of Web Server Security
- Configuring Logging for IIS 7.0
6. Configuring Delegation and Remote Administration
- Configuring Remote Administration
- Configuring Delegated Administration
- Configuring Feature Delegation
7. Using Command-Line and Scripting for IIS 7.0 Administration
- Tools for Running Administrative Tasks in IIS
- Executing Scripts for Administrative Tasks
- Managing IIS Tasks
8. Tuning IIS 7.0 for Improved Performance
- Implementing Best Practices for Improving IIS Performance
- Configuring Options to Improve IIS Performance
- Managing Application Pools to Improve IIS Performance
9. Ensuring Web Site Availability with Web Farms
- Backing Up and Restoring Web Sites
- Introducing Shared Configurations
- Working with Shared Configurations
- Configuring Network Load Balancing for IIS
10. Troubleshooting IIS 7.0 Web Servers
- Using IIS 7.0 Logging for Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization
- Troubleshooting Communication
- Troubleshooting Configuration
