Overview It’s not unnatural to assume an IIS process hang when web client browsers begin reporting either “Page cannot be displayed . . . cannot find server or dns error” (IE6) or "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage. . .” (IE7). But when...

Although there are many reasons why IIS might return the http response code of 401.2 ("Unauthorized: Logon Failed due to server configuration") there is one scenario I keep running into which must be solved on the client side rather than the server. An...

When a %windir%/system32/inetsrv/metabase.xml file is transplanted from an IIS 6.0 server to the inetsrv directory of another IIS 6.0 sever, the IISAdmin service on the target server won't run. This is by design. This happens because important portions...

I've become quick to consider disabling the TCP off-loading engine features (or “TOE”) when trouble-shooting a problem involving IIS 6.0 and detecting the slightest hint of a "networking problem" or "communication problem." With the right combination...