Introduction
Windows 2012, the server operating system developed by Microsoft, is widely used in the industry for its stability and reliability. One of its major features is Internet Information Services (IIS), which allows the server to host web applications and serve web content. In this article, we will explain how to open and start IIS in Windows 2012.
Step 1: Open Server Manager
The first step is to open Server Manager, the built-in tool for managing the Windows server. To do this, click on the 'Start' button located in the bottom left corner of the screen, then click on 'Server Manager'.
Step 2: Select the Server
Once the Server Manager is open, you will see a list of servers on the left-hand side. Select the server you want to manage by clicking on its name.
Step 3: Open 'Add Roles and Features' Wizard
Once the server is selected, click on the 'Manage' menu at the top of the screen, then select 'Add Roles and Features' from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Select Installation Type
In the 'Add Roles and Features' wizard, select 'Role-based or feature-based installation' and click on 'Next'.
Step 5: Select the Server
On the 'Select destination server' page, ensure that the correct server is selected and click on 'Next'.
Step 6: Select Server Roles
On the 'Select server roles' page, scroll down until you see 'Web Server (IIS)'. Check the box next to it to select it, then click on 'Next'.
Step 7: Select Features
In the 'Select features' page, leave the default options selected and click on 'Next'.
Step 8: Confirm Installation
In the 'Confirmation' page, review your selections and click on 'Install' to start the installation process.
Step 9: Open IIS Manager
Once the installation is complete, open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager by going to 'Server Manager -> Tools -> Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager'.
Step 10: Start IIS
To start IIS, click on the server name in the left-hand pane, then click on the 'Start' button in the right-hand pane under the 'Actions' menu.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined above, you can easily open and start IIS in Windows 2012. With IIS, you can host websites and web applications on your server, and provide a platform for users to access them. As always, be sure to consult the Microsoft documentation before making any changes to your server.
