How do I install ASP.Net on a Windows 2000/2003 Server?
The following article explains how to install ASP.NET on a Windows server. ASP.NET is a scripting language that is designed to run in a Windows Environment. HostMySite.com's dedicated Windows server hosting plans include ASP.NET as do HostMySite.com's shared ASP.NET hosting plans.
To install ASP.NET on a server running Windows .NET using the Configure Your Server wizard
- From the Start menu, click Manage Your Server; in the Manage Your Server window, click Add or remove a role.
- In the Configure Your Server wizard, click Next, and in the Server Role dialog box, check Application Server (IIS, ASP.NET) and then click Next.
- In the Application Server Options dialog box, select the Enable ASP.NET check box, click Next, and then click Next again.
- If necessary, insert your Windows .NET Server 2003 installation CD in the CD-ROM drive and then click Next.
- When the installation is complete, click Finish.
To install ASP.NET on a server running Windows .NET using the Add or Remove Programs dialog box
- From the Start menu, point to Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
- In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Add/Remove Windows Components.
- In the Components box in the Windows Components wizard, select the Application Server check box, and then click Next.
- When the Windows Components wizard has finished configuring Windows .NET Server 2003, click Finish.
To enable ASP.NET in IIS Manager on a server running Windows .NET
- From the Start menu, click Run.
- In the Open box in the Run dialog box, type inetmgr, and then click OK.
- In IIS Manager, expand the local computer and then click Web Service Extensions.
- In the right pane, right-click ASP.NET and then click Allow. The status of ASP.NET changes to Allowed.