How to install a Web Server (IIS) role on a Windows 2008 Server

Products

• Endpoint Protection

Issue/Introduction

The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) cannot be installed on a Windows 2008 server unless necessary IIS roles are in place. How do I install a Web Server (IIS) role on a Windows 2008 Server for the purpose of installing the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM)?

Resolution

On the Windows 2008 server, go to Control Panel

• Click on Programs and features
• Under Tasks, click on "Turn Windows features on or off"
• This will launch the Server Manager
• Click Roles on the left pane
• Under Roles Summary in the right pane, Click Add Roles
• Put a check mark next to Web Server (IIS) and click Next
• Click Next on the "Introduction to Web Server (IIS) page
• Under the Application development category, select ASP.NET AND CGI
• Under the Management tools category, select IIS 6.0 Management Compatibility including all sub-categories: IIS 6 Metabase Compatibility, IIS 6 WMI Compatibility, IIS 6 Scripting Tools, IIS 6 Management Console
• Click Next and then click Install
• After the installation has succeeded click on the Close button