By reading this book and working step by step through the essential tasks discussed, you can learn to:

• Install Web and application servers
• Enable and configure remote administration
• Perform administration using the command-line and Windows PowerShell
• Configure Web sites, servers, and virtual directories
• Manage the global IIS configuration settings
• Customize Web content, HTTP headers, and error messages
• Use included files, custom file types, and caching
• Set up logging and track usage statistics

This book is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to manage IIS, including those who manage or support computers running Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Inside, you'll find comprehensive overviews, step-by-step procedures, frequently used tasks, documented examples, and much more. One of the goals is to keep the content so concise that the book remains compact and easy to navigate while at the same time ensuring that the book is packed with as much information as possible--making it a valuable resource.