Information Technology Reference
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Figure 1-10
The Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager window
Microsoft has made a number of improvements to IIS 7.0:
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Modular design
—All Web server features are designed as stand-alone components
that can be installed, replaced, or uninstalled with little effort. This componentization
provides a more secure environment because unused features aren't available for
attackers to exploit. In addition, installing only necessary resources decreases CPU
and memory use.
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Extensibility
—Because of IIS's modular design, application developers can add func-
tionality easily by building new server components to add to or replace existing
components.
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Manageability
—The new management interface for IIS 7.0 is a more efficient tool
for managing Web servers. A key improvement over previous versions is delegated
administration, so Web administrators can assign control over some aspects of the
Web site to developers and content owners. In addition, a powerful command-line tool,
Appcmd.exe, enables administrators to manage IIS by using scripts and batch files
when necessary.
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