IIS 4

Microsoft Index Server

	Configure the Index Server to index a Web site
	Configure IIS to integrate with the Index Server
	Specify query parameters by creating the .idq file
	Specify how the query results are formatted and displayed to the user by creating the .htx file
	Optimize the performance of the Index Server

Programmability

	Configure IIS to run ISAPI applications
	Configure IIS to support server-side scripting
	Configure IIS to connect to a database
	Write scripts to manage the FTP service or the WWW service

Performance Tuning

	Monitor the performance of various functions by using Performance Monitor
	Interpret performance data
	Analyze performance and potential performance issues
	Optimize a Web site by using Content Analyzer

Site Analysis

	Customize the installation of Site Server Express analysis components (Content Analyzer Report Writer and Usage Import)
	Manage a Web site by using Content Analyzer
	Create customize and navigate WebMaps
	Examine a Web site by using the various reports provided by Content Analyzer
	Track links by using a WebMap
	Maintain a log for fine-tuning and auditing purposes
	Import log files with Usage Import and Report Writer to analyze logs created by the WWW service or the FTP service
	Automate Usage Import and Report Writer
	Use a WebMap to find broken links hyperlink texts headings and titles

Troubleshooting

	Resolve setup issues when installing IIS on a Windows NT Server 4.0 computer
	Resolve IIS configuration problems
	Resolve WWW service problems
	Resolve FTP service problems
	Resolve security problems
	Resolve resource access problems
	Resolve Index Server query problems
	Choose an implementation strategy for an Internet site or an intranet site for stand-alone servers single-domain environments and multiple-domain environments

Internet Information Server Basics

	Install IIS
	Configure a Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 computer for the installation of IIS
	Identify differences to a Windows NT Server 4.0 computer made by the installation of IIS

Architecture and Components

	Choose the appropriate technology or feature to resolve specific problems
	Choose an implementation strategy for an Internet or intranet site for stand-alone servers single-domain environments and multiple-domain environments
	Select between anonymous and user-specific access for a site and if necessary choose either basic authentication or Windows NT Challenge/Response security
	Explain how Windows NT server and IIS components interact

Configuration

	Configure and save consoles by using the Microsoft Management Console
	Back up and restore the Metabase
	Choose the appropriate administration method
	Manage MIME types

The WWW Server

	Configure IIS to support the WWW service
	Set bandwidth and user connections
	Set user logon and authentication requirements
	Modify port settings
	Set HTTP 1.1 host header names to host multiple Web sites
	Create and share local and remote virtual directories with appropriate permissions
	Set directory and file-level permissions
	Assign IP addresses

The FTP Service

	Configure IIS to support the FTP service
	Configure virtual directories and servers
	Modify port settings
	Set user logon requirements and authentication requirements
	Set bandwidth and user connections
	Set directory listing style
	Manage the FTP service

Security

	Choose a security strategy for various situations
	Control anonymous access
	Control access to known users and groups
	Control access by host or network
	Configure SSL to provide encryption and authentication schemes
	Identify the appropriate balance between security requirements and performance requirements
	Create and share directories with appropriate permissions
	Set directory-level permissions
	Set file-level permissions

Microsoft Certification Server

	Install and configure Certificate Server
	Configure Certificate Server to issue certificates
	Enroll CA client and server certificates
	Administer Certificate Server

The SMTP Server

	Install and configure Microsoft SMTP Service
	Configure Microsoft SMTP Service to host personal mailboxes
	Optimize performance of Microsoft SMTP Service

The NNTP Server

	Install and configure the Microsoft NNTP Service
	Configure the NNTP Service to host a newsgroup
	Optimize the performance of the NNTP Service