Internet Information Services Review - why 3.8 stars?

Internet Information Services Review
ITQlick Score: 55/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 3/10 - low cost
Category: System -> Internet Information Services review
Ranking:Ranked 160 out of 198 System systems
Company: Microsoft
Typical customers: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business
Platforms: Desktop
Links: Internet Information Services pricing, Internet Information Services alternatives
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Oct 11, 2019

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What is Internet Information Services?

Internet Information Services (IIS) is a web server management solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers various security, data compression, and caching features for web servers. The software was designed and launched by Microsoft Corporation headquartered in Washington, United States.

Who is it best for?

The software can be used as a viable system for all business sizes. It can also be used for the regulation of small personal LAN networks. It has been deployed in such areas as education, finance, manufacturing regulation, automation, and government. Some major customers include California State Controller's Office, Ports IT, and Volkswagen Financial Services etc.

Main features and functionalities

The modules that feature on the software are security module, content module, compression module, cache module, and logging and diagnostics module. Security module offers client certificate mapping, IP security, request filtering, and URL authorization.

The software also offers the core features of encryption of data, internet protocol support, script debugger, and network protocol support.

What is the actual cost?

ITQlick pricing score is 3 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Internet Information Services.

Pros

  • Application initiation feature of Internet Information Services allows the administrators to configure certain applications for automatic startup.
  • Administrators have the option of displaying a splash page to indicate application initiation.
  • IIS gives you the option of running several worker processes on a single application pool.

Cons

  • IIS does not offer any core features of referential integrity and SQL interpreter.
  • Access control features of the software do not include patch access and enterprise directory compatibility.

How it stacks up?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it the best System system?

Internet Information Services is ranked 160 out of 198 software in their category (System systems).

How they are rated on ITQlick?

The rating of Internet Information Services is 3.8 stars out of 5 and the total score is 55 out of 100. The rating score is based on our unbiased data-based algo. Learn more - rating methodology page.

Is it an easy to use Software?

Yes, Internet Information Services makes it fairly easy to use. This product is user friendly and intuitive.

Is it cloud-based?

No, the software in not cloud based so you would need to install it locally and connect it directly to a server.

Can it be used on mobile?

No, currently Internet Information Services can't be accessed on mobile, you would need to access it from your computer.

Differences between Internet Information Services and alternatives?

The most popular alternatives to Internet Information Services in 2024: FoxPro, WebSphere DataPower, SQLyog, Informix database, Greenplum Database. Access the complete competitors analysis here - Internet Information Services VS System Software alternatives.

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