IIS restart

How to reset Internet Information Services (IIS)

1. Select the Windows Start icon.
2. In the search box, type cmd.
3. Right-click on cmd.exe and select Run as administrator. ...
4. At the command prompt, type IISRESET.
5. Press Enter.
6. When Internet services successfully restarted appears, type exit.
7. Press Enter.

1. What happens on IIS restart?
2. Why do we need to restart IIS?
3. Does IIS require restart?
4. What is the purpose of IIS?
5. Why do we need IIS?
6. How do I stop an application from IIS?
7. How do I start IIS in Windows 10?

What happens on IIS restart?

When you restart IIS, all session connected to web server are dropped. Any data held in web applications is lost. All Internet sites are unavailable until Internet services are restarted. So Microsoft suggest users avoid restarting, stopping, or rebooting server if at all possible.

Why do we need to restart IIS?

The IIS restart command was needed for restarting the web server process to resolve performance issues that may have developed in the application.

Does IIS require restart?

Also, IIS restart is required when changes have been made to the Portal site. This solution assumes the servers are running, CPU & Memory are well-within normal limits, and Rich/Admin Clients are working fine.

What is the purpose of IIS?

Internet Information Services, also known as IIS, is a Microsoft web server that runs on Windows operating system and is used to exchange static and dynamic web content with internet users. IIS can be used to host, deploy, and manage web applications using technologies such as ASP.NET and PHP.

Why do we need IIS?

Administrators can use the Web Server (IIS) role to set up and manage multiple websites, web applications, and FTP sites. Some of the specific features include the following: Use IIS Manager to configure IIS features and administer you websites.

How do I stop an application from IIS?

How to Stop Application Pools Using the IIS Manager. On the Connections pane, expand the server node and click Application Pools to display all Application Pools. On the Application Pools page, select the application pool for the published application that is running. Click Stop to stop the application pool.

How do I start IIS in Windows 10?

Press the Windows Key and type Windows Features, select the first entry Turn Windows Features On or Off. Make sure the box next to IIS is checked. You good to go.