IIS 5.0 A beginer's guide

Now you can learn to deploy and maintain IIS 5.0--even if you're new to network or Web administration--using this practical and accessible guide. Filled with step-by-step walk-throughs and details on how to maximize IIS 5.0's new features, this book delivers everything you need to create Web-based business applications and browser-independent dynamic content. Get an overview of Web languages, including HTML, ASP, Java, and VB Script, plus learn to integrate IIS 5.0 with other key parts of Windows 2000 Server such as Active Directory and Exchange 2000. You'll also find helpful tips on security and troubleshooting. Easy-to-follow and instructive, this book will show you how to get IIS.50 right the first time.

• Follow along with step-by-step installation and configuration walk-throughs
• Learn about IIS 5.0's hardware and software requirements
• Use Active Server Pages (ASP) and Java to perform Web site automation
• Gain an overview of HTML and DHTML--and view code examples
• Integrate IIS 5.0 with Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server 2000
• Troubleshoot common issues and address security concerns
• Get an introduction to content editing tools and client software options
• Preview the IIS certification path

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• 1: Installing IIS 5.0
• 2: IIS Interfaces
• 3: FTP Service Reference
• 4: WWW Service Reference
• 5: SMTP Service Reference
• 6: NNTP Service Reference
• 7: Server Properties Reference
• 8: MMC Utilities Reference
• 9: Active Server Pages
• 10: Database Connectivity
• 11: More Web Technologies
• 12: Upgrading from IIS 4.0
• 13: Windows 2000 Benefits for IIS 5.0
• 14: IIS 5.0 and Microsoft Exchange 2000
• 15: IIS 5.0 Performance and Troubleshooting
• 16: Client Connectivity
• 17: IIS 5.0 Certification Requirements
• A: Windows 2000 Events for IIS 5.0
• B: IIS Registry Settings
• C: WebDAV Publishing
• Index