👉 Overview
👀 What ?
Internet Information Services (IIS) is a web server software created by Microsoft for use with the Windows NT family. IIS supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS, SMTP and NNTP protocols.
🧐 Why ?
IIS is crucial because it provides a graphical interface for managing your websites and associated users, making it easier to host and manage websites. It's especially important for businesses that rely heavily on Microsoft technologies.
⛏️ How ?
To use IIS, first install it on your Windows server or PC via the 'Turn Windows features on or off' dialog. Then, you can manage your websites and their associated users via the IIS Manager. It allows you to create new websites, start and stop them, and configure their settings such as default pages, error pages, security settings, and application pool settings.
⏳ When ?
IIS was first released as a free add-on for Windows NT 3.51 in 1995. It has been included in all subsequent Windows versions.
⚙️ Technical Explanations
IIS is an extensible web server created by Microsoft for use with Windows. It's designed to accept requests from clients, process them, and return the requested resources. IIS uses a process model that can be modified to suit the needs of a specific website or application. It can also be extended to support additional protocols and features.