

Web Server IIS Mastery Course
Course Overview
Welcome to the Web Server IIS Mastery Course, where you will dive deep into the world of Internet Information Services (IIS), a robust and scalable web server solution from Microsoft. This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively configure, manage, and optimize IIS for both small and large-scale web applications. Whether you’re an IT professional, system administrator, or web developer, this course will guide you through every aspect of IIS, ensuring you become proficient in leveraging its full potential.
Course Objectives:
- Understand IIS Architecture: Gain a solid foundation in the architecture and components of IIS, including how it integrates with the Windows Server ecosystem.
- Installation and Configuration: Learn how to install IIS on different versions of Windows Server and configure it to meet the needs of various web applications.
- Website and Application Management: Discover how to create and manage websites, applications, and virtual directories within IIS.
- Security Best Practices: Explore security features and best practices to protect your web server and applications from common threats.
- Performance Tuning: Learn techniques for optimizing the performance of your IIS server to ensure fast and reliable web application delivery.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Understand how to monitor IIS performance and troubleshoot common issues to maintain server health.
- Advanced Features: Delve into advanced IIS features such as URL rewriting, load balancing, and configuring SSL/TLS for secure communications.
Course Content
4 modules · 15 topics01Module 1: Basic Introduction and Installation4 topics
- IIS overview
- Installing IIS feature in windows 10
- Installing IIS role on windows server 2012 (GUI)
- The web platform installer tool
02Module 2: Creating your first website2 topics
- Process of creating your first website
- Binding Explanation
03Module 3: Application Pools5 topics
- Application pool identities
- Advanced Settings - General
- Advanced Settings - CPU
- Advanced Settings - rapid failure
- Advanced Settings - recycling
04Module 4: Authentication4 topics
- Introduction about authentication in IIS
- Anonymous with Impersonation
- Basic and digest authentication
- Forms authentication
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 December 2026 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 02 March 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 02 June 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 02 September 2027 | 1 Day | 8 hours & 4 hours | English / Arabic |
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What is the Web Server IIS Mastery course?
The Web Server IIS Mastery course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip individuals with the skills to manage and configure Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS).
What topics are covered in the course?
The course covers:
- Module 1: Basic Introduction and Installation of IIS on various Windows versions using the Web Platform Installer.
- Module 2: Creating Your First Website and domain binding in IIS.
- Module 3: Configuring Application Pools, including application pool identities and settings for optimized performance.
- Module 4: Understanding and implementing different authentication methods in IIS.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
While there are no formal prerequisites, a basic understanding of web servers and Windows operating systems will be beneficial.
What resources are provided during the course?
The course includes comprehensive tutorials, hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and access to CounselTrain’s support community for post-training assistance.
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