Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows Server is a flexible, secure, and manageable web server platform for hosting websites, services, and applications. IIS supports a wide range of web technologies, including static content, dynamic applications, and media streaming.
IIS uses authentication, authorization, and SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmitted between clients and servers. It provides a modular architecture that allows administrators to enable only the necessary components, improving performance and reducing the attack surface.
Key components of IIS include:
• Application Pools: Isolated environments for running web applications independently.
• Bindings: Configuration settings that associate websites with IP addresses, ports, and certificates.
• Modules: Pluggable features that handle specific tasks such as request filtering, compression, and logging.
IIS enables secure and scalable hosting for enterprise-grade web services. It helps protect data in transit (also called data on the wire) and ensures reliable delivery of web content across diverse environments