Internet Information Services (IIS) is the modular web server and application platform that first shipped as an optional add-on for Windows NT 3.51 in 1995, evolving from basic HTTP and FTP services into a full-featured web stack tightly integrated with Windows Server and Client operating systems. Today, IIS remains a core component of Windows Server and client editions, used to host legacy and modern web applications, APIs, and services in on-premises and hybrid environments alongside newer cloud-native options.
The following training modules on Microsoft Learn provide you with a structured curriculum to learn how to manage and maintain Internet Information Services. It's relevant to almost all supported versions of IIS, but also includes coverage of some functionality that is available with Windows Server 2025.
The modules in this learning path are as follows:
- Deploy and configure Internet Information Services. Understand how to configure, administer, and validate an IIS installation on Windows Server.
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Configure Internet Information Services websites and applications. Create and configure websites, web applications, and virtual directories in IIS.
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Manage Internet Information Services. Scripting bulk configuration changes, watching worker processes for signs of trouble, or run health checks to keep your IIS environment running reliably.
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Secure and harden Internet Information Services. Authentication, authorization, and other security best practices to protect the server and websites.
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Troubleshoot and optimize IIS performance. Learn how to troubleshoot IIS problems with logs, tracing, and performance counters, then apply tuning changes to improve reliability and throughput.
The Administer Internet Information Services learning path collects all these modules together, providing you with a comprehensive guide to managing and maintaining Internet Information Services.
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