Windows 2003 IIS 6 Web Server
Posted on 04. Aug, 2009 by joshhrob in Server, Web Servers
Troubleshooting
Things to check
1. Network Configuration: make sure static ip, subnet, DNS, and gateway are correct. Verify network connectivity.
2. Review settings in IIS. Make sure host headers, IPs, and directories are correct. Make sure IIS Service is running and make sure web sites are running (not stopped).
3. Check IIS Logs for errors
4. If you are using ASP, ASP.NET and/or dlls, you will likely encounter file permission problems. Download filemon and use it to identify files with Access Denied. Give the IUSR and IWAM accounts permission to read/execute these files.
Security Overview
It is critical to lock down a web server as it will be exposed to the Internet. This document does not go indepth into how to secure your server but here are a few bare minimum things to consider.
1. AntiVirus - install an antivirus product and make sure it is configured to receive regular updates.
2. Windows Update – make sure your server is configured to receive Windows updates. This can be done easily by turning on Automatic Updates. If you manage multiple servers you may consider using WSUS.
3. Firewall – you need a firewall. This can either be a physical device that you configure on your network or a software product. You may elect to use the built in Windows Firewall or install a third party product. Whatever solution you choose, make sure that only essential ports are exposed to the Internet (generally port 80 and 443).
4. Disable non essential services and avoid installing non essential software as these may expose your system to unnecessary risk.
If you have problems or questions with this build please leave a comment below.
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