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Connect to IIS server
To connect to an IIS (Internet Information Services) server using PowerShell, you can use the WebAdministration
module. This module provides cmdlets that allow you to manage IIS configuration and settings. Here's how you can connect to an IIS server and perform some basic tasks:
Open PowerShell as Administrator: To manage IIS settings, you need to run PowerShell as an administrator.
Import WebAdministration Module: The
WebAdministration
module provides cmdlets for working with IIS. You need to import it before using its cmdlets.powershellImport-Module WebAdministration
List Sites: To list all the sites on the IIS server, you can use the
Get-Website
cmdlet.powershellGet-Website
Start/Stop a Site: You can start or stop a specific site using the
Start-Website
andStop-Website
cmdlets.powershellStart-Website -Name "Default Web Site"
Stop-Website -Name "Default Web Site"
List Application Pools: To list all the application pools on the IIS server, you can use the
Get-ChildItem
cmdlet with theIIS:\AppPools
PSDrive.powershellGet-ChildItem IIS:\AppPools
Start/Stop an Application Pool: You can start or stop a specific application pool using the
Start-WebAppPool
andStop-WebAppPool
cmdlets.powershellStart-WebAppPool -Name "MyAppPool"
Stop-WebAppPool -Name "MyAppPool"
These are just some basic examples of what you can do with PowerShell and the WebAdministration
module to manage an IIS server. Depending on your needs, you can use other cmdlets provided by the module to perform more advanced tasks, such as configuring bindings, virtual directories, SSL certificates, etc. Remember to always run PowerShell with administrative privileges when managing IIS settings.