Application Pools Feature Requirements (IIS 7)

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista

This topic describes the requirements for configuring application pools.

Note

See individual procedures for exceptions to these requirements.

Levels

The procedures for configuring application pools can be performed at the following levels in IIS:

  • Web Server

Modules and Handlers

The necessary modules and handlers must be installed on the Web server and enabled at the level at which you perform this procedure.

Note

Modules can be enabled at only the Web server, site, and application levels, but handlers can be enabled at all levels.

The following modules are required:

  • None

The following handlers are required:

  • None

Required Permissions

If you perform procedures in this section by using IIS Manager, you must be a server administrator.

If you perform procedures in this section by using Appcmd.exe, running WMI scripts, or editing configuration files, you must have write access to the target configuration file or files.

See Also

Concepts

Create an Application Pool (IIS 7)