How do I install ASP.Net on a Windows 2000/2003 Server?

The following article explains how to install ASP.NET on a Windows server. ASP.NET is a scripting language that is designed to run in a Windows Environment. HostMySite.com's dedicated Windows server hosting plans include ASP.NET as do HostMySite.com's shared ASP.NET hosting plans.

To install ASP.NET on a server running Windows .NET using the Configure Your Server wizard

1. From the Start menu, click Manage Your Server; in the Manage Your Server window, click Add or remove a role.
2. In the Configure Your Server wizard, click Next, and in the Server Role dialog box, check Application Server (IIS, ASP.NET) and then click Next.
3. In the Application Server Options dialog box, select the Enable ASP.NET check box, click Next, and then click Next again.
4. If necessary, insert your Windows .NET Server 2003 installation CD in the CD-ROM drive and then click Next.
5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

To install ASP.NET on a server running Windows .NET using the Add or Remove Programs dialog box

1. From the Start menu, point to Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
2. In the Add or Remove Programs dialog box, click Add/Remove Windows Components.
3. In the Components box in the Windows Components wizard, select the Application Server check box, and then click Next.
4. When the Windows Components wizard has finished configuring Windows .NET Server 2003, click Finish.

To enable ASP.NET in IIS Manager on a server running Windows .NET

1. From the Start menu, click Run.
2. In the Open box in the Run dialog box, type inetmgr, and then click OK.
3. In IIS Manager, expand the local computer and then click Web Service Extensions.
4. In the right pane, right-click ASP.NET and then click Allow. The status of ASP.NET changes to Allowed.