Adding the Application Server and Web Server (IIS) Roles

Here I will lead you through the process of adding the Application Server and Web Server (IIS) roles on a server. This server must be running at least Windows Server 2008.

1. Launch Server Manager in Windows Server 2008 by clicking Start → Administrative Tools → Server Manager.
2. Click Roles in Server Manager, and select Add Roles.
3. When the Before You Begin page appears, click Next.
4. Select the check box next to Application Server. When you do, a dialog box appears. Click the Add Required Features button.
5. Select the check box next to Web Server (IIS) and click Next.
6. Review the information on the Introduction To Application Server page, and click Next.
7. The Application Server Foundation Role Service is selected by default. Click Next.
8. Review the information on the Introduction To Web Server (IIS) page, and click Next.
9. Several role services are selected by default. You'll need to add the following additional role services:
   1. In the Application Development section, select ASP .NET. This will cause a dialog box to appear, prompting you to add additional services. Click the Add Required Role Services button.
   2. In the Security section, select Windows Authentication.
   3. In the Performance section, select Dynamic Content Compression.
   4. In the Management Tools section, select IIS 6 Management Compatibility, which automatically selects the other four IIS 6 compatibility settings.
      Click Next.
   5. Review the information on the Confirmation page and click Install.
   6. This will take a few minutes to complete. When it is done, review the results and click Close.