- Click Start -> All Programs -> Administrative Tools -> Server Manager
- Scroll down to Roles Summary, and then click Add Roles
- Select Web Server (IIS) on the Select Server Roles page
- Select the IIS services to be installed on the Select Role Services page
- Click Close to complete the process
- Confirm that the Web server works by using http://localhost (Default Web site will load)
To install Internet Information Services (IIS) on a Windows Server operating system, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Server Manager: Click on the "Start" button, then search for "Server Manager" and open it.
2. Add Roles and Features: In the Server Manager window, click on "Add Roles and Features" from the main dashboard or from the Manage menu.
3. Role-based or Feature-based Installation: Select "Role-based or feature-based installation" and click "Next."
4. Select the Server: Choose the appropriate server from the server pool and click "Next."
5. Select Server Roles: In the Roles section, scroll down and expand "Web Server (IIS)." Check the box next to "Web Server" to select it. A dialog box may appear asking you to add additional features, click "Add Features" to continue.
6. Add Features: If any additional features are required for your web application or website, select them from the list that appears and click "Next."
7. Role Services: In the Role Services section, you can select the specific components and features of IIS that you want to install. By default, the necessary components for basic web hosting will be selected. You can make additional selections based on your requirements. Click "Next" to continue.
8. Confirmation: Review your selections and click "Install" to begin the installation process.
9. Installation Progress: The installation process will begin, and you will see the progress on the screen. It may take a few minutes to complete.
10. Installation Complete: Once the installation is finished, you will see a "Installation succeeded" message. Click on the "Close" button.
Internet Information Services (IIS) is now installed on your Windows Server operating system. You can now configure IIS and start hosting websites or web applications.
It's worth noting that the exact steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows Server you are using. Additionally, administrative privileges are required to install IIS on a Windows Server.