How to Set Up a Web Hosting Server
Internet Information Services (IIS) is a web host service installed on Windows Web host servers. You set up IIS to host your website. IIS has the capability to host one website or several dozen websites on one server. After the IIS service is configured, users can view your website pages from the Internet or on the local network. This is also beneficial for website developers who need to set up IIS to host a test site.
Instructions
Difficulty:
Step 1
Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Programs." Click "Administrative Tools," and then click "Internet Services Manager." This opens your web host configuration console.
Step 2
Click the "Action" menu item and select "New." Choose "Website" from the options. This starts the website configuration wizard, which guides you through the Web host settings process. Click "Next" at the welcome screen.
Step 3
Enter a description and alias name for the website. This can be any recognizable name and description that helps you identify the website on the server. Click "Next."
Step 4
Enter an IP address for the website. A drop-down is displayed with a list of available IP addresses on the server. Choose the first available IP address and click "Next." Enter a host header name. This name is used by internal clients to access the website from their browser. Click "Next."
Step 5
Click the "Browse" button to select the folder that contains the website files. Click "Next." Review the settings for the new website and click "Finish." Notice the new website is shown underneath the Web server name on the left side of the configuration console.
References
Tips & Warnings
- To test your new website, open your browser and enter the IP address into the navigation text box.
Article Written By Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell has been a computer engineer for over five years. He excels in hardware repair, computer programming and troubleshooting, and software design. He is currently attending Florida Atlantic University, pursuing a master's degree in computer and electrical engineering and fine-tuning his technical writing abilities.