How to secure IIS on Windows Server 2012
IIS (Internet Information Services) is always facing the Internet. So it is important to follow some rules to minimize the risk of hacking or any other security issues.
The first rule is to update the system regularly
The second principle is to create different Application Pools (containing one or more applications and allowing multiple levels of configuration between web applications). This can be done by following the steps shown below.
Step 1: You must access Server Manager > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager > Application Pools .
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Step 2: Click Sites , right-click Default Website, and then select Manage Website > Advanced Settings .
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