Enabling IIS6 compatability with IIS7 on Windows™ 2008 Server
IIS7 must be enabled on the Windows™ 2008 Server so that installation is successful. This task guides your through the correct configuration. Note that SQL Server 2008 is not supported, use version 2012 or later and ignore this topic.
About this task
Procedure
- On the Windows™ 2008 Server, go to .
- Click Turn Windows features on or off in the Tasks panel.
- In the Contents view, click Roles.
- Click Add Role Services in the Role Services section.
- Select the Static Content role service.
- Expand Management Tools (Installed), select the IIS6 Management Compatibility check box, and click Install.
What to do next
Install a valid security certificate into IIS.
- For IIS6: See Install a Server Certificate (IIS 6.0)
- For IIS7: See Configuring Server Certificates in IIS 7