Adding a subdomain in IIS Manager allows you to create additional sections of your website under a primary domain. In this detailed guide, we will delve into the process of adding a subdomain using IIS Manager.
So, whether you are a seasoned IT professional or a novice web administrator, mastering this skill will empower you to effectively leverage the full potential of your web infrastructure.
Let’s get started!
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Steps to Add a Subdomain in IIS Manager
➔ Log in to your Windows server where IIS is installed.
➔ Launch Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager from the Start menu or type ‘inetmgr’ in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
➔ In the IIS Manager console, expand the server node and click on ‘Sites.’
➔ Locate and select the website (primary domain) under which you want to add the subdomain.
➔ Right-click on the selected site and choose ‘Add Website’ from the context menu.
➔ In the dialog box that appears, enter the name of your subdomain (e.g., testing.example.com).
➔ Optionally, you have to specify the physical path where the subdomain’s files will reside. If you leave this blank, IIS will create a folder automatically.
➔ It’s time to configure the binding for the subdomain:
- IP Address: If your server has multiple IP addresses, choose the one you want to assign to the subdomain.
- Port: Typically, this is port 80 for HTTP and port 443 for HTTPS.
- Hostname: Enter the hostname for your server (server.example.com).
➔ Click ‘OK’ to save the subdomain configuration. IIS will create the necessary directory structure and configuration files for the subdomain.
After adding the subdomain, verify its configuration. Open a web browser and enter the subdomain URL to ensure that the subdomain loads correctly and points to the intended content.
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Following these steps in IIS Manager, you can effectively extend your website’s functionality by adding different subdomains tailored to different purposes or departments within your organization.