Installing the pre-requisites
In this chapter, we will be installing our software on both the application and web servers, and while we have already done quite a bit of configuration, there is still quite a bit to go. The first thing we will be doing is installing the pre-requisite Microsoft software on both our app and web servers.
Disabling Internet explorer enhanced security configuration
Note
This will need to be done on both the application and web servers.
Before we begin, we will need to disable the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (IE ESC). To do this, log in to the web server and start the Programs and Features application, located in the Control Panel:
Click on the Turn Windows features on or off:
This will start the Server Manager console. From within the console select Configure IE ESC:
Set the option to Off for Administrators:
With this disabled, we will now be able to download and install the required software from the Microsoft website.
Installing IIS
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This will...