- 1 year ago
no default web site on my new Windows Server 2019 iis to publish an ASP.NET hello world to
If you do not have a default website set up on your new Windows Server 2019 with Internet Information Services (IIS), you can follow these steps to create one and publish your ASP.NET "Hello World" application:
Install IIS: Ensure that IIS is installed on your Windows Server 2019. You can do this by following the steps below:
- Open the "Server Manager" by clicking on the Windows Start menu and searching for "Server Manager."
- In the Server Manager, select "Add roles and features."
- Proceed through the wizard and select the appropriate options to install the "Web Server (IIS)" role.
Create a Website: Once IIS is installed, you can create a new website to host your ASP.NET application. Follow these steps:
- Open the IIS Manager by searching for "Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager" in the Windows Start menu.
- In the IIS Manager, expand the server node, right-click on "Sites," and select "Add Website."
- Enter a "Site name" for your website.
- Set the "Physical path" to the location where your ASP.NET application is stored.
- Assign a unique "Port" number for your website.
- Optionally, you can set a "Hostname" if you have a specific domain or subdomain associated with your application.
- Click "OK" to create the website.
Configure ASP.NET: Ensure that ASP.NET is properly configured for your website:
- In the IIS Manager, select your website from the left-hand panel.
- Double-click on the "ASP.NET" icon in the main panel.
- Verify that the appropriate .NET CLR version is selected (e.g., v4.0.xxxx).
- If needed, adjust other ASP.NET settings according to your application requirements.
- Click "Apply" to save the changes.
Publish Your Application: Now you can publish your ASP.NET "Hello World" application to the newly created website:
- Build your ASP.NET application using Visual Studio or by using the command line.
- Copy the published files to the "Physical path" you specified when creating the website.
- Ensure that the entry point file (e.g., default.aspx, index.html) is present.
- Verify that the required dependencies, such as the .NET framework version, are installed on the server.
Test Your Website: After publishing your application, you can test it by opening a web browser and entering the server's IP address or domain name along with the port number you specified for your website.
By following these steps, you can create a default website in IIS on your Windows Server 2019 and publish your ASP.NET application.