+Added: # IIS (Internet Information Services)
+Added:
+Added: **IIS**, short for **Internet Information Services**, is a web server software developed by **Microsoft**. It is designed to run on **Windows operating systems** and is used to host and manage web applications, websites, and services over the internet or an intranet.
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+Added: ## What is IIS?
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+Added: IIS is a **feature-rich** and **secure** web server that supports multiple protocols such as **HTTP**, **HTTPS**, **FTP**, **FTPS**, **SMTP**, and more. It is deeply integrated with the Windows ecosystem, making it the go-to choice for hosting applications built with **ASP.NET**, **.NET Core**, and **Classic ASP**.
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+Added: ## Key Features of IIS
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+Added: - **Graphical Interface**: Manage websites and services using an intuitive GUI.
+Added: - **Application Pools**: Run multiple applications independently in isolated pools.
+Added: - **Security**: Built-in Windows authentication, SSL certificate management, request filtering.
+Added: - **Logging and Diagnostics**: Real-time monitoring and detailed logging capabilities.
+Added: - **Extensibility**: Add or remove modules like URL Rewrite, WebDAV, and more.
+Added: - **PowerShell Support**: Automate IIS tasks using scripts.
+Added: - **FTP and SMTP Support**: Supports multiple protocols for file transfer and mail delivery.
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+Added: ## IIS Use Cases
+Added:
+Added: 1. **Hosting ASP.NET and .NET Core Web Applications**
+Added: - Primary choice for enterprises using the Microsoft tech stack.
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+Added: 2. **Intranet Portals**
+Added: - Secure, internal company portals integrated with Active Directory.
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+Added: 3. **Static and Dynamic Website Hosting**
+Added: - Serve both static files (HTML/CSS/JS) and dynamic content (using .NET/ASP).
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+Added: 4. **FTP Server**
+Added: - Securely share files over the network using the built-in FTP server.
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+Added: 5. **Web Services/API Hosting**
+Added: - Host RESTful APIs built using .NET technologies.
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+Added: 6. **Load Balancing & Reverse Proxy (Limited)**
+Added: - Can act as a reverse proxy with URL Rewrite and ARR (Application Request Routing) module.
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+Added: 7. **PowerShell and WMI Integration**
+Added: - Automate deployments and server configuration.
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+Added: ## IIS vs NGINX
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+Added: | Feature | IIS | NGINX |
+Added: | -------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------- |
+Added: | Platform | Windows-only | Cross-platform (Linux, Windows) |
+Added: | GUI Management | Yes (IIS Manager) | No (CLI and config files) |
+Added: | Performance (Static Files) | Moderate | High |
