Internet Information Services

Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 is a powerful Web server that provides a highly reliable, manageable, and scalable Web application infrastructure for all versions of Windows Server 2003. IIS helps organizations increase Web site and application availability while lowering system administration costs. IIS 6.0 supports the Microsoft Dynamic Systems Initiative (DSI) with automated health monitoring, process isolation, and improved management capabilities.

For information about other Windows Server technologies and services, see the complete list of Windows Server 2003 Technology Centers.

News & Reviews

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Update Your Server-Gated Cryptography Configuration

On July 16, 2004, a Microsoft cross-certificate issued to thawte to enable thawte's Server-Gated Cryptography (SGC) capability expired. If your Web site uses an SGC certificate issued by thawte, read the Knowledge Base article to find out what you need to do.

•	Protect Against Exploit Code Related to Security Bulletin MS04-011 There is code available that can exploit issues addressed in the Microsoft security updates of April 13, 2004. Find out if your system is at risk and how you can protect it.

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Action: Update VeriSign Web Server Certificates for IIS

VeriSign's 128-bit Global Server Intermediate Root certification authority certificate for Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) and other Web servers expired on January 7, 2004. Update your servers' certificates to prevent error messages.

•	ASP.NET Resources for IIS Visit the ASP.NET Web site and check out the featured tools, blogs, webcasts, and other resources for IIS.

Scalability

•	IIS 6.0 Compression with Windows Server 2003: Do More with Less Faster page response times and reduced bandwidth costs are just two ways you can benefit from IIS 6.0 compression.

•	Index of Windows Server 2003 Technical Articles See the complete list of all technical articles you'll find on the Windows Server 2003 Web site, organized by technology.

Security

•	Security Guidance Center for IIS Visit the Microsoft security site to get prescriptive guidance, tools, training, and updates for IT professionals and developers.

Reliability

•	Configuring Application Isolation on Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0. Visit the Microsoft TechNet site to learn how to configure application isolation for improved reliability, performance, and security for your Web applications.

Manageability

•	IIS 6.0 Resource Kit Tools Visit the Download Center for resource kit tools that can help you administer, secure, and manage IIS.