In this article, we’ll go through the steps to restart IIS on Windows Server 2016.
Step 1: Open the IIS Manager
The first create-a-free-minecraft-server” title=”How to create a free Minecraft server”>step to restart IIS on Windows Server 2016 is to open the IIS Manager. You can do this by:
1. Clicking the Start button on cracked-minecraft-server” title=”How to create a cracked Minecraft server”>your Windows Server 2016 machine
2. Typing “IIS” in the search bar
3. Clicking the “Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager” option that appears in the search results
Step 2: Stop the IIS Service
Once the IIS Manager is open, you’ll need to stop the IIS service. Here’s how:
1. In the Connections pane, located on the left-hand side of the IIS Manager, click on the name of your server (i.e. your machine’s hostname)
2. In the center pane, locate the “Stop” button. This button is located in the “Actions” panel on the right-hand side.
3. Click the “Stop” button to halt the IIS service.
Step 3: Restart the IIS Service
Once you’ve stopped the IIS service, you’ll need to restart it. Here’s how:
1. In the center pane of the IIS Manager, locate the “Start” button. This button is located in the “Actions” panel on the right-hand side.
2. Click the “Start” button to restart the IIS service.
3. If the IIS service is unable to start due to an error, try starting it from the Services console in Windows. You can do this by:
a. Pressing the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box
b. Typing “services.msc” into the Run box, and then clicking “OK”
c. Locating the “World Wide Web Publishing Service” in the list of services, and then right-clicking on it.
d. Clicking “Start” in the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Verify that IIS is Running
Once you’ve restarted the IIS service, it’s important to verify that it’s running properly. Here’s how:
1. In the center pane of the IIS Manager, locate the “Browse *:80 (http)” link. This link is usually located in the “Actions” panel on the right-hand side.
2. Click the “Browse *:80 (http)” link to open your default website in a browser window.
3. If your default website loads successfully, then congratulations! You’ve successfully restarted the IIS service on Windows Server 2016.
Conclusion
Restarting IIS on Windows Server 2016 is a simple process. By following the steps outlined in this article, you’ll be able to stop and restart the IIS service in just a few clicks. However, before making any changes to your web server, it’s always a good idea to a backup of your web applications and SSL certificates, just to be safe.