The Web server role lets you share information with users on the Internet, an intranet, or an extranet. Windows Server 2008 delivers IIS 7.0, which is a unified Web platform that integrates IIS, ASP.NET, Windows Communication Foundation, and Windows SharePoint Services.

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IIS.NET

IIS.NET is the portal site for the IIS development and IT professional community.

IIS 7.0 Operations Guide on Microsoft TechCenter

This Web site contains step-by-step instructions for performing administrative tasks for the Web server role.

IIS 7.0 Feature Reference on Microsoft TechCenter

This Web site describes the new IIS 7.0 architecture to help you plan, deploy, operate, and troubleshoot.

Web Server in the Windows Server 2008 Technical Library

Getting Started

• Getting Started With IIS 7.0

Planning and Architecture

• IIS 7.0 Architecture
• Overview of Available Features in IIS 7.0
• Using Delegated Administration in the IIS 7.0 Administration Tool

Deployment

• Upgrading ASP.NET Applications to IIS 7.0

Administration and Management

• IIS Administration Tools
• Common Administrative Tasks
• Command Line Administration with IIS 7.0--Appcmd.exe

Security and Protection

• Kerberos Authentication for Load-Balanced Web Sites
• How to Use Request Filtering

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
• The New Runtime State and Control API and Failed Request Tracing