Internet Information Server (IIS) is Microsoft"s web server, packaged with Windows NT Server and Windows 2000 Server. "IIS in a Nutshell" is a complete reference aimed at system managers and programmers working with IIS-based servers. It covers everything from configuring the server itself, monitoring performance, maintaining security, and scripting Web-based applications. Topics include: Configuring the IIS server A reference to IIS admin objects Using the Performance Monitor to measure server usage and locate bottlenecks Maintaining directory and file security on the server Using SSL and the Certificate Server Keeping the server secure from the outside world Server-side scripting with CGI and SSI A reference for ASP objects Database Integration with ADO and Cold Fusion "IIS in a Nutshell" puts all the reference material that an IIS webmaster needs into a single convenient volume.