Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding and Installing Internet Information Services
In this module, participants will gain an understanding of the infrastructure prerequisites for using Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.5. They will also explore the high-level architecture of IIS and learn to perform a basic installation and configuration of IIS.
Lessons
- Understanding Web Server Infrastructure
- Installing Internet Information Services
Lab: Installing Internet Information Services
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the prerequisites for using IIS.
- Explain the architecture of IIS.
- Install and configure basic security settings in IIS.
Module 2: Configuring the Default Website
In this module, participants will learn to plan and implement network requirements for a public website. They will configure Domain Name Service (DNS) records to support access to both internal and public websites and create virtual directories and application folders for additional website content.
Lessons
- Examining the Default Website Using IIS Manager
- Examining the Default IIS File Structure
- Configuring DNS Records for a Website
- Creating Folders, Virtual Directories, and Applications
Lab: Configuring the Default Website for Public Access
Lab: Creating Virtual Directories and Applications
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Plan and configure DNS records and networking requirements that support website access.
- Describe the default Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) folder structure for a website.
- Create a webpage to verify website functionality.
- Install additional role services to support web applications.
- Create folders, virtual directories, and applications that can contain additional website content.
Module 3: Configuring and Managing Application Pools
In this module, participants will learn the benefits of the application pool architecture. They will create and configure application pools to support additional applications and configure application pool recycle settings. Participants will also perform recycle events and examine event logs for recycle events.
Lessons
- Defining the Application Pool Architecture
- Creating and Managing Application Pools
- Configuring Application Pool Recycling
Lab: Configuring and Managing Application Pools
Lab: Configuring Application Pool Recycling
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the benefits of the application pool architecture.
- Configure application pools to support web applications.
- Set up application pool recycling.
- Recycle application pools.
- Monitor application pool recycling using event logs.
Module 4: Creating Additional Websites
In this module, participants will learn how to examine and create new websites using unique bindings to avoid naming conflicts. They will also examine existing sites to determine and resolve binding conflicts and create new websites with unique bindings.
Lessons
- Understanding Configurations for Multiple Websites
- Configuring Website Bindings
- Creating and Starting Websites
Lab: Examining Existing Websites for Binding Conflicts
Lab: Creating New Websites
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic configuration of a server that hosts multiple websites.
- Configure website bindings.
- Create and configure new websites.
Module 5: Configuring Website and Web Application Support
In this module, participants will learn to support additional application requirements, including common configuration settings, platform support from the built-in web server, and how to include additional application support using the Web Platform Installer.
Lessons
- Configuring Common Features
- Configuring Support for Web Applications
Lab: Configuring Common Features
Lab: Configuring Support for Web Applications
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe and configure common IIS features.
- Add support for web applications.
Module 6: Securing Websites and Applications
In this module, participants will learn to secure internal and public websites for users and groups using the built-in Windows and Basic authentication. They will configure file system permissions for specific users and groups and secure a website using URL Authorization Rules.
Lessons
- Understanding IIS Authentication and Authorization
- Configuring Authentication and Authorization
- Configuring URL Authorization Rules
Lab: Configuring Authentication and Access
Lab: Configuring URL Authorization Rules
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe access control methods used in IIS.
- Configure authentication and authorization.
- Set up URL authorization rules.
Module 7: Securing Website Data Transmission
In this module, participants will learn to protect customer data using websites configured for SSL. They will install and configure PKI certificates on a web server, create secured bindings, and verify that website data transmissions are secure.
Lessons
- Understanding Certificates and SSL
- Creating and Managing Web Server Certificates
- Configuring HTTPS Bindings
Lab: Creating and Managing Web Server Certificates
Lab: Adding a Certificate to a Website
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the benefits and function of digital certificates and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
- Create SSL certificates for a web server.
- Configure HTTPS bindings that use certificates.
Module 8: Managing Certificates in the Centralized Certificate Store
In this module, participants will install and configure the IIS 8.5 Central Certificate Store to enable centralized and improved certificate management. They will also configure a website to use a secured binding with the Central Certificate Store.
Lessons
- Understanding the Centralized Certificate Store
- Installing and Configuring the Centralized Certificate Store
Lab: Installing and Configuring the Centralized Certificate Store
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the Centralized Certificate Store.
- Install and configure the Centralized Certificate Store.
Module 9: Configuring Remote Administration
In this module, participants will configure secured remote management of web servers and websites. They will create and configure permissions for site-level administrators and developers and verify web server and website management.
Lessons
- Installing and Configuring the Management Service
- Connecting to Remote Web Servers and Websites
- Delegating Management Permissions
Lab: Installing and Configuring the Management Service
Lab: Connecting to Remote Web Servers and Websites
Lab: Delegating Management Permissions
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure the IIS management service.
- Connect to remote web servers and websites.
- Delegate management permissions.
Module 10: Implementing FTP
In this module, participants will learn to configure a secured FTP site for users to store and retrieve files. They will configure authentication, authorization, and the FTP storage location and use the native Windows FTP command to upload and download files.
Lessons
- Planning for FTP
- Implementing an FTP Site
- Uploading and Downloading Using FTP
Lab: Installing and Configuring an FTP Site
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Describe the architecture and requirements of FTP.
- Implement anonymous and authenticated FTP sites.
- Upload and download files using FTP.
Module 11: Monitoring IIS
In this module, participants will learn to monitor IIS log files and performance counters using Log Parser and PerfMon. They will identify common issues related to performance and attacks recorded in the log files.
Lessons
- Monitoring IIS Logs
- Analyzing Performance Counters
Lab: Monitoring IIS Logs
Lab: Analyzing Performance Counters
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Monitor IIS log files.
- Analyze IIS performance counters.
Module 12: Backing Up and Restoring IIS
In this module, participants will learn to back up and recover from a website or web server failure. They will understand the importance of using high availability techniques to avoid the recovery process.
Lessons
- Understanding IIS Backup and Recovery Components
- Backing Up and Recovering a Website
Lab: Backing Up and Recovering Configuration History
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- Explain the components of IIS backup and recovery.
- Back up and recover a website.
Module 13: Building Load-Balanced Web Farms
In this module, participants will learn to increase reliability and performance of websites by creating a web farm. They will improve the management and update capabilities of the websites using shared content in both a network share and DFS-R. Participants will also enhance web server and website management using Shared Configurations.
Lessons
- Understanding Load-Balancing Mechanisms
- Building a Load-Balanced Web Farm Using ARR
- Sharing Content in a Web Farm Using Shared Folders
- Sharing Content in a Web Farm Using DFS-R
- Sharing IIS Configurations in a Web Farm
Lab: Building a Load-Balanced Web Farm Using ARR
Lab: Sharing Content in a Web Farm Using Shared Folders
Lab: Sharing Web Farm Content Using DFS-R
Lab: Sharing IIS Configurations in a Web Farm
Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:
- List load-balancing mechanisms that can be used in a web farm.
- Plan and deploy a load-balanced web farm using ARR.
- Centralize content for a web farm using shared folders.
- Centralize content for a web farm using Distributed File System-Replication (DFS-R).
- Centralize the configuration of a web farm.
Requirements
In addition to their professional experience, participants who attend this training should already possess the following technical knowledge:
- Proficiency in Windows networking technologies and implementation for government environments.
- Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting in public sector settings.
- Familiarity with Windows Client administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for government operations.
Testimonials (3)
The teaching style was very good.
Juma Shekuwe - TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Course - Windows Server 2019 Administration (authorized training course WS 011T00)
Interactivity, the trainer was willing to help and explain in areas that were difficult. I felt like the training was really useful for me
Lewis Johnson - Swift Group Ltd
Course - Windows Server 2016
The environment is very very good