How to install IIS in windows server

March 2, 2024
IIS

Enabling the IIS web server in Windows:

IIS – Internet Information Services web server must be enabled on the primary and secondary machines in order for FileMaker Server to operate.

If the FileMaker Server installer detects that is not enabled, it will enable install Internet Information Services. The FileMaker Server installer also installs the Microsoft Application Request Routing (ARR) extension for install Internet Information Services if it is not present. However, if you need to enable IIS manually, follow the steps below for the supported version of Windows you’re using.

To enable IIS in Windows versions with the Start menu:

  1. Click the Start menu > Administrative Tools > Server Manager.
  2. Click Add Roles.
  3. In the Add Roles wizard, select Web Server (install Internet Information Services), then click Next.
  4. Choose the install Internet Information Services role services to install. Click Next to accept the defaults.
  5. Add any role services as required.

Steps to install IIS in Windows server:

  1. Open Server Manager:
    • Log in to your Windows Server using an account with administrative privileges.
    • Launch Server Manager by clicking on the Start menu and selecting “Server Manager.”

2.Add Roles and Features:

  • In Server Manager, click on “Add roles and features” from the dashboard, or you can find it under the “Manage” menu.

3.Select Installation Type:

  • In the “Before you begin” screen, click “Next” to proceed.
  • Choose the installation type. Typically, you’ll select “Role-based or feature-based installation” and click “Next.”

4.Select Server:

  • Choose the server from the server pool where you want to install Internet Information Services and click “Next.”

5.Select Roles:

  • In the “Select server roles” screen, scroll down and check the box next to “Web Server (IIS).”
  • A dialog box may appear asking to add additional features required for IIS. Click “Add Features” to include them.
  • Click “Next” to proceed.

6.Select Features:

  • In the “Select features” screen, you can choose additional features related to install Internet Information Services if needed. Otherwise, you can proceed without selecting any additional features.
  • Click “Next” to proceed.

7.Web Server Role Services:

  • In the “Select role services” screen, you can choose specific components and services under the Web Server install Internet Information Services role that you want to install.
  • You can either select the default options or customize the installation based on your requirements.
  • Click “Next” to proceed.

8.Confirm Installation:

  • Review the selections on the confirmation screen to ensure that IIS and any additional features or components are selected.
  • Click “Install” to begin the installation process.

9.Installation Progress:

  • The installation progress will be displayed. It may take some time to complete, depending on the server’s configuration and selected components.

10.Installation Complete:

  • Once the installation is complete, you’ll see a confirmation message indicating that the installation was successful.
  • Click “Close” to exit the wizard.
  1. Verify Installation:
    • To verify Internet Information Services is installed correctly, you can open a web browser and enter “http://localhost” or “http://127.0.0.1” in the address bar.
    • If IIS is installed correctly, you should see the default IIS landing page or a “Welcome to Internet Information Services” page.