How to Install IIS on Azure Virtual Machine

Microsoft Azure provides a reliable and scalable platform for hosting web applications. With Azure, you can quickly spin up a Windows virtual machine and install Internet Information Services (IIS) to host your web applications. This article will guide you through installing IIS on a Microsoft Azure virtual machine.

Before we get started, you’ll need an Azure account with sufficient privileges to create a virtual machine. You’ll also need a basic understanding of the Azure portal, PowerShell, and the Windows operating system.

How to Install IIS on Azure Virtual Machine

Step 1: Create a Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine

The first step is to create an Azure virtual machine. You can create a virtual machine from the Azure portal or using PowerShell. To create a virtual machine from the Azure portal, follow these steps:

• Log in to the Azure portal.
• Click on the “Create a resource” button (+) in the top-left corner of the portal.
• Select “Virtual machine” from the list of available resources.
• Choose the appropriate options for your virtual machine, such as the region, operating system, and size.
• Choose a username and password for the virtual machine, and select “Review + Create.”
• Review the virtual machine settings and select “Create.”
• It may take a few minutes for the virtual machine to be created.

Step 2: Install IIS

Once the virtual machine is created, you can install IIS. There are two ways to install IIS on a Windows virtual machine: GUI or PowerShell. In this article, we will use PowerShell.

• Open PowerShell on the virtual machine.
• Type the following command to install IIS: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools.
• Press Enter.

This will install IIS on the virtual machine, including the IIS management tools.

Step 3: Verify IIS Installation

To verify that IIS is installed and running correctly, follow these steps:

• Open a web browser on your local computer.
• Enter the public IP address of the virtual machine into the address bar.
• You should see the default IIS welcome page if everything is set up correctly.
• Congratulations! You have successfully installed IIS on your Azure virtual machine.

Developer Support and IIS 6 management compatibility

Suppose you are a developer needing additional support or compatibility with IIS 6 management tools. In that case, you can leverage developer support and IIS 6 management compatibility.

With developer support, you can get expert help for your web application development needs, including IIS installation and configuration guidance.

To enable IIS 6 management compatibility, follow these steps:

• Open the Control Panel on the virtual machine.
• Click on “Programs and Features.”
• Click on “Turn Windows features on or off.”
• Expand “Internet Information Services.”
• Expand “Web Management Tools.”
• Select “IIS 6 Management Compatibility.”
• Click “OK” to install the selected features.

What Is IIS in Azure

Internet Information Services (IIS) is a web server software created by Microsoft that runs on the Windows operating system.

In Azure, IIS can host web applications and provide a platform for developers to build and deploy their websites.

IIS is a robust and reliable web server that can easily handle high-traffic websites.

Install IIS on Azure VM Using PowerShell

PowerShell is a command-line shell and scripting language used to automate and manage Windows operating systems.

To install IIS on an Azure virtual machine using PowerShell, follow these steps:

• Open PowerShell on the virtual machine.
• Type the following command to install IIS: Install-WindowsFeature -Name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools.
• Press Enter.

This will install IIS on the virtual machine, including the IIS management tools.

How to Host Website on Azure Virtual Machine

To host a website on an Azure virtual machine using IIS, follow these steps:

• Install IIS on the Azure virtual machine using PowerShell or the GUI.
• Create a website in IIS using the IIS Manager tool.
• Configure the website by setting the domain name, port, and other settings.
• Upload your website files to the virtual machine using FTP or another file transfer method.
• Test your website by accessing it from a web browser.
• Hosting a Website in IIS on Azure Virtual Machine

Hosting a website in IIS on an Azure virtual machine is straightforward. Once IIS is installed on the virtual machine, you can use the IIS Manager tool to create a website and configure its settings.

You can then upload your website files to the virtual machine and test your website to ensure it works correctly.

Azure Virtual Machine IIS Public

By default, Azure virtual machines are not publicly accessible from the internet.

To make an Azure virtual machine IIS server public, you must configure the virtual machine’s network security group to allow incoming traffic on the appropriate ports.

You can do this by creating inbound security rules in the Azure portal or using PowerShell.

How to Access Website Hosted on IIS of a Virtual Machine

To access a website hosted on the IIS of an Azure virtual machine, you need to know the public IP address of the virtual machine and the port number used by the website.

To access the website, you can enter the public IP address and port number in a web browser.

Suppose the virtual machine is not publicly accessible. In that case, you can use a remote desktop connection to access the virtual machine and website.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shown you how to install IIS on an Azure virtual machine. Following the steps outlined above, you can quickly set up a web server to host your web applications on Azure.

Additionally, we have provided information on developer support and IIS 6 management compatibility for those who need it.

With IIS on Azure, you can use Azure’s scalability and reliability to ensure that your web applications are always available to your users.