Setting up Web Server (IIS) in Windows Server 2022

Posted on 17th June 2023

Overview

In this article, we will walk through the process of setting up a web server using Internet Information Services (IIS) on Windows Server 2022. IIS is a web server software package that is included with Windows Server and is used to host web sites and applications. We will cover the basics of setting up IIS, creating a web site, and configuring SSL/TLS encryption.

Installing IIS

Before we can begin setting up IIS, we need to install it. IIS can be installed using the Server Manager tool or using PowerShell. We will cover both methods here.

Installing IIS using Server Manager

To install IIS using Server Manager, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Server Manager tool and click on Manage > Add Roles and Features.
  2. In the Add Roles and Features wizard, select Role-based or feature-based installation and click Next.
  3. Select the server on which you want to install IIS and click Next.
  4. On the Select server roles page, select the Web Server (IIS) role and click Next.
  5. On the Select features page, click Next.
  6. On the Confirm installation selections page, click Install.
  7. Once the installation is complete, click Close.

Installing IIS using PowerShell

To install IIS using PowerShell, follow these steps:

  1. Open PowerShell and run the following command:

Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools

  1. Once the installation is complete, run the following command to confirm that IIS is installed:

Get-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server

You should see output similar to the following:

Display Name                            Name                    Install State
------------                            ----                    -------------
[X] Web Server (IIS)                     Web-Server              Installed
    Web Server                           Web-WebServer           Removed
    Web Server Common Http Features      Web-Common-Http         Installed
    Web Server Default Document         Web-Default-Doc         Installed
    Web Server Directory Browsing        Web-Dir-Browsing        Installed
    Web Server HTTP Errors              Web-Http-Errors         Installed
    Web Server Static Content           Web-Static-Content      Installed
    Web Server Health and Diagnostics    Web-Health             Installed
    Web Server HTTP Logging             Web-Http-Logging        Installed
    Web Server Logging Tools            Web-Log-Libraries       Installed
    Web Server Management Tools         Web-Mgmt-Tools          Installed
    Web Server IIS 6 Management Console Web-Mgmt-Console        Installed
    Web Server IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility   Web-Metabase          Installed
    Web Server IIS 6 Scripting Tools     Web-Lgcy-Scripts        Installed
    Web Server IIS 6 WMI Compatibility    Web-WMI                Installed
    Web Server IIS 6 Management Scripts  Web-Lgcy-Mgmt-Console   Removed
    Web Server Management Service       Web-WMICore             Removed

Creating a Web Site

Now that IIS is installed, we can create a web site. There are two ways to create a web site in IIS: using the IIS Manager tool or using PowerShell. We will cover both methods here.

Creating a Web Site using IIS Manager

To create a web site using IIS Manager, follow these steps:

  1. Open the IIS Manager tool and click on the server name in the left-hand pane.
  2. In the Actions pane, click on Add Website.
  3. In the Add Website dialog, enter a Site name and click OK.
  4. In the Actions pane, click on Bindings.
  5. In the Site Bindings dialog, select http from the Type drop-down and click OK.
  6. In the Actions pane, click on Browse *:80 (http).
  7. You should see the default IIS web page.

Creating a Web Site using PowerShell

To create a web site using PowerShell, follow these steps:

  1. Open PowerShell and run the following command:

New-IISSite -Name "MySite" -PhysicalPath "C:inetpubwwwroot" -BindingInformation "*:80:"

  1. In the Actions pane, click on Browse *:80 (http).
  2. You should see the default IIS web page.

Configuring SSL/TLS Encryption

Once you have a web site up and running, you will likely want to configure SSL/TLS encryption to protect the data that is being transmitted. IIS can be configured to use SSL/TLS encryption using the IIS Manager tool or using PowerShell. We will cover both methods here.

Configuring SSL/TLS Encryption using IIS Manager

To configure SSL/TLS encryption using IIS Manager, follow these steps:

  1. Open the IIS Manager tool and click on the server name in the left-hand pane.
  2. In the Actions pane, click on Bindings.
  3. In the Site Bindings dialog, select https from the Type drop-down and click OK.
  4. In the Actions pane, click on Browse *:443 (https).
  5. You should see the default IIS web page.

Configuring SSL/TLS Encryption using PowerShell

To configure SSL/TLS encryption using PowerShell, follow these steps:

  1. Open PowerShell and run the following command:

New-WebBinding -Name "MySite" -IPAddress "*" -Port 443 -Protocol https

  1. In the Actions pane, click on Browse *:443 (https).
  2. You should see the default IIS web page.

Conclusion

In this article, we have covered the basics of setting up a web server using IIS on Windows Server 2022. We have installed IIS, created a web site, and configured SSL/TLS encryption. IIS is a powerful tool that can be used to host web sites and applications. With a little bit of configuration, you can get IIS up and running quickly and easily.

The Web Server (IIS) role in Windows Server 2022 is a popular choice for many organizations. IIS provides a secure, easy-to-manage web server that can be used to host web sites and web applications. In this article, we will walk through the steps necessary to install IIS on a fresh installation of Windows Server 2022.

Before you can install IIS on Windows Server 2022, you must first install the Web Server (IIS) role. To install the Web Server (IIS) role, use the following PowerShell cmdlet:

Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools

Once the Web Server (IIS) role has been installed, you can proceed with the installation of IIS. To install IIS, use the following PowerShell cmdlet:

Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools

Once IIS has been installed, you will need to configure the web server. The first thing you will need to do is create an IIS website. To create an IIS website, use the following PowerShell cmdlet:

New-IISSite -Name “Default Web Site” -PhysicalPath “C:inetpubwwwroot” -BindingInformation “*:8080:”

Once the website has been created, you will need to create a virtual directory. A virtual directory is a directory that is used to store website content. Virtual directories are created using the New-IISVirtualDirectory cmdlet. To create a virtual directory, use the following PowerShell cmdlet:

New-IISVirtualDirectory -Name “images” -Site “Default Web Site” -PhysicalPath “C:inetpubwwwrootimages”

Once the virtual directory has been created, you will need to create a web application. A web application is an application that is used to access website content. Web applications are created using the New-IISApplication cmdlet. To create a web application, use the following PowerShell cmdlet:

New-IISApplication -Name “MyWebApp” -Site “Default Web Site” -PhysicalPath “C:inetpubwwwrootMyWebApp”

Once the web application has been created, you will need to create a web page. A web page is a document that is used to display website content. Web pages are created using the New-IISWebPage cmdlet. To create a web page, use the following PowerShell cmdlet:

New-IISWebPage -Name “Default.htm” -Site “Default Web Site” -Application “MyWebApp” -Content “Hello World!”

Now that you have created a web page, you will need to bind it to a URL. To bind a web page to a URL, use the following PowerShell cmdlet:

New-IISBinding -Name “*:8080:” -WebSite “Default Web Site”

Now that you have bound the web page to a URL, you will need to start the web server. To start the web server, use the following PowerShell cmdlet:

Start-Service W3SVC

You have now successfully installed and configured IIS on Windows Server 2022.

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