Install IIS and WAS

Both Internet Information Services (IIS) and Windows Activation Services (WAS) are installed through the Windows feature installer.

1. Open the Server Manager.

2. Select Add Roles and Features.

3. Select Next until you reach the Server Roles step in the wizard.

   In the roles list check the role Web Server (IIS). If Web Server role is not installed before, the wizard jumps to the Features step and ask Web Server services in a later step.

4. After Web Server Role services is prompted. Ensure the following services are checked:

   • Web Server

     • Common HTTP Features

     • Health and Diagnostics

       HTTP Logging

     • Security

       Basic Authentication

       Windows Authentication

     • Application Development

       ASP.NET 4.8

   • Management Tools

     • IIS Management Console

       Note: The installer automatically installs various features that are mandatory for the role services checked above. However, a few more features are required.

5. Select the Features step in the wizard. Ensure the following features are checked:

   • .NET Framework 4.8 Features

     • WCF Services

       HTTP Activation

       TCP Activation

       TCP Port Sharing