Duration 3 days – 21 hrs
Overview
This comprehensive training course is designed to enhance the skills of system administrators and developers in managing and troubleshooting IIS 8 and ASP.NET applications. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of IIS architecture, configuration, and optimization techniques to efficiently manage application servers. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with practical knowledge to address common issues, troubleshoot server setup challenges, and optimize application performance, especially when system administrators are unavailable. This training will ensure that your team is fully equipped to manage IIS 8 and ASP.NET applications independently, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency and reducing reliance on system administrators.
Objectives
- Gain advanced knowledge of IIS 8 installation, configuration, and management.
- Understand the integration of IIS 8 with ASP.NET applications.
- Learn troubleshooting techniques for IIS 8 and ASP.NET server issues.
- Acquire skills in IIS security management and performance tuning.
- Develop troubleshooting expertise to handle server set-up and configuration issues efficiently.
Audience
- System Administrators
- Application Developers
- IT Support Personnel
- DevOps Engineers
- Any IT professional who is involved in managing or troubleshooting IIS 8 and ASP.NET applications
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of IIS setup and configuration.
- Familiarity with ASP.NET applications and basic web server administration.
- General understanding of Windows Server environments.
Course Content
Day 1: Introduction to IIS 8
- Module 1: Overview of IIS 8
- IIS architecture and components.
- Differences between IIS 7 and IIS 8.
- IIS Management Console overview.
- Module 2: Installing and Configuring IIS 8
- Installation of IIS 8 on Windows Server.
- Basic IIS setup for web hosting.
- Configuring IIS roles and features.
- Handling installation errors and troubleshooting tips.
- Module 3: Configuring ASP.NET on IIS 8
- Installing and configuring ASP.NET features on IIS.
- Understanding ASP.NET application pool configuration.
- Troubleshooting common ASP.NET deployment issues on IIS.
Day 2: Advanced IIS 8 Administration and Optimization
- Module 4: IIS Performance Tuning
- Optimizing server performance using IIS settings.
- Managing worker processes and application pools.
- Caching and compression strategies for improved performance.
- Module 5: IIS Security Configuration
- Configuring security settings for IIS.
- Using SSL/TLS in IIS to secure ASP.NET applications.
- Implementing IP filtering, URL authorization, and request filtering.
- Module 6: IIS Logging and Diagnostics
- Configuring IIS logging for effective troubleshooting.
- Analyzing IIS logs for performance and security monitoring.
- Using Windows Event Viewer for debugging issues.
Day 3: Troubleshooting IIS and ASP.NET Application Server Issues
- Module 7: Troubleshooting IIS 8 Issues
- Common IIS server issues and resolution techniques.
- Managing and resolving IIS application pool crashes.
- Debugging HTTP errors (404, 500, 503).
- Module 8: Troubleshooting ASP.NET Applications
- Diagnosing application crashes and failures.
- Using tools like Failed Request Tracing (FRT) and DebugDiag for troubleshooting.
- Understanding the IIS-ASP.NET communication process and resolving related errors.
- Module 9: Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques and Best Practices
- Advanced tools and techniques for IIS and ASP.NET troubleshooting.
- Automating troubleshooting tasks using PowerShell and command-line tools.
- Best practices for maintaining IIS and ASP.NET applications in production.
