IIS Webserver

The IIS webserver is the built in webserver for Windows XP Professional. You can install IIS , add optional components, or remove optional components for IIS by using the Add/Remove Programs dialog box in Control Panel. IIS requires that you install certain software on the computer prior to installation. Review the IIS Software Checklist below before installing IIS .

 

IIS Installation

  1. Click Start , click Control Panel , and click Add or Remove Programs .
  2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components . The Windows Components Wizard appears.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install, remove, or add components to IIS .

Notes

  • A new folder called Inetpub will appear on your hard drive.Iside this folder there is a folder called wwwroot. Any web pages you wish to publish must be put inside this folder.
    The directory to this folder (c:/Inetpub/wwwroot) is called the root directory.
  • If you upgrade from a Windows NT 4.0 Workstation that has IIS installed to Windows XP Professional, IIS is installed by default. If IIS was not installed on the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, you will need to install IIS manually.
  • Personal Web Server is not available on Windows XP Professional. If you upgrade from a Windows home or personal product, you must install IIS for similar Web server functionality.
  • For more information on IIS , refer to the IIS online documentation by typing http://localhost/iisHelp/ in your browser address bar, and pressing ENTER.