Server Administration

[From IIS manager:]

From IIS manager:

1. Login to the server via Remote desktop connection.
2. Click on Start -> Administrative Tools -> Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
3. Once open, click on the Local Computer, then from the menu bar at the top click on Actions -> All Tasks -> Restart IIS.

4. By default, the option will be set to Restart Internet Services on (Computer Name). Leave this option as it is, and click OK.
5. You should now see dialog box confirming that IIS is restarting. All sites hosted on the server will be non-functional during the time IIS is restarting.


From CMD prompt:

1. Login to the server via Remote desktop connection.
2. Click on Start -> Run... type in CMD and click OK
3. Once open, type 'iisreset', and press Enter.
4. You should receive a message that IIS has successfully stopped and started.