[This is preliminary documentation and subject to change]
Welcome to the topics about server administration. This section
describes how to
create additional Web and FTP sites
and change the default settings. It also covers how
to log site traffic and monitor server performance.
You can use the default settings in IIS, or you can customize
these settings to suit your Web publishing needs. You may be able
to provide additional value, better performance, and improved
security by making adjustments to the default settings.
This section includes:
- About Web and FTP Sites: Basic information on Web and FTP sites, including
operating instructions, remote administration, and naming
sites.
- WebDAV Publishing:
Publishing content to Web sites by using WebDAV, an implementation
of the HTTP 1.1 proposed draft.
- Name Resolution:
Setting up WINS or DNS name resolution system, so that "friendly"
names properly map to IP addresses.
Also, conceptual information on
hosting multiple sites by assigning ports, addresses, and host
header names.
- Configuring Applications: Controlling the scope of applications for
optimal reliability and performance.
- Security: Protecting your
server, content, and applications from unauthorized entry.
- Custom Error Messages:
Providing users with user-friendly customized HTTP 1.1 error
messages.
- Logging Site Activity:
Tracking traffic on your site and interpreting log files.
- Performance Tuning:
Monitoring and improving performance on your server.
- Sample Administration Scripts: Using command-line scripts to administer your
server.
This section does not include information about:
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