IIS & Web Hosting Mastery: Windows Server 2025 Guide (Windows Server 2025 Mastery Guide Series)

Master IIS and web hosting with real-world skills - not just theory.

When websites fail, users notice immediately. This practical guide teaches you how to deploy, manage, secure, and troubleshoot Microsoft IIS web servers in real Windows Server environments.

Designed for IT professionals moving beyond helpdesk, this book breaks down web hosting into clear, structured learning you can apply immediately.

From IIS architecture and application pools to HTTPS, TLS hardening, logging, deployment, high availability, and security, you'll learn how IIS works in production - and how to fix issues when they arise.

Inside this book, you'll learn:

How IIS architecture works (HTTP.sys, worker processes, application pools) How to install and configure IIS and host multiple websites How HTTPS, TLS, SNI, and HSTS work in real deployments How to configure logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting workflows How to deploy applications using Web Deploy How to use URL Rewrite for redirects and routing How Application Request Routing (ARR) works as a reverse proxy for IIS How to build high availability with round robin load balancing, session handling across servers, and automated health checks How to secure IIS with authentication, request filtering, and security headers What makes this book different:

Real-world scenarios based on actual IT environments Hands-on labs in every chapter PowerShell integrated Clear explanations without unnecessary complexity Who this book is for:

Helpdesk or junior IT professionals moving into system administration IT staff wanting practical web hosting and IIS skills Anyone working with Windows Server environments Part of the Windows Server Mastery Series
A practical, hands-on series designed to help IT professionals confidently step into system administration roles.
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