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477 published guides · Page 14 of 16Request Filtering in IIS is a security feature that allows administrators to control which HTTP requests the server processes. It helps protect the server from malicious requests and optimize its performance by filtering out potentially harmful requests. It is an optional feature and can be enabled via the Windows Feature of Windows 11 OS. In […]
Read guideIP Security on Windows 11 OS is a part of Internet Information Services and also an optional feature that refers to a set of configurations and features designed to control and secure access to a web server based on IP addresses. It allows administrators to define rules that permit or block specific IP addresses or […]
Read guideWindows Sandbox is a lightweight, virtualized environment that allows users to safely test applications, browse websites, and run potentially risky software in an isolated space. Each time Windows Sandbox is launched, it creates a new instance, and no data or changes are retained once the session is closed. It is a highly useful tool for […]
Read guideBasic Authentication in Internet Information Services on Windows 11 is a way to restrict access to web resources by prompting users for their username and password. However, it’s important to note that Basic Authentication transmits credentials in plaintext, so it’s best used with SSL/TLS to ensure data security. It’s been part of IIS and other […]
Read guideEnable Digest Authentication in IIS on Windows 11: It is based on the MD5 hashing algorithm, which ensures passwords aren’t sent in plaintext over the network. Instead, it transmits an encrypted hash, which helps prevent certain types of attacks, such as replay attacks. It is primarily used to authenticate clients on networks that don’t use […]
Read guideCentralized SSL Certificate Support for IIS-based Web Servers in Windows 11: The Centralized SSL Certificate Support (CSSC) feature in Internet Information Services is designed to organize the management of SSL/TLS certificates across multiple websites on a single server. This feature is particularly helpful for administrators who manage numerous SSL-secured sites and need a simpler way […]
Read guideEnable ASP in Windows 11: It enables support for Classic ASP (Active Server Pages), an older scripting language used to create dynamic web pages. You’ll need this feature if you’re working with older web applications built with Classic ASP, as modern versions of IIS don’t enable it by default. Classic ASP was popular in the […]
Read guideEnable ASP.NET 3.5 in Windows 11: If you are thinking why to enable this feature in Windows 11 as it is very old and outdated, you may be partially correct, however, there are a lot of legacy web apps or old business software developed with ASP.NET 3.5 and still running on the .NET 3.5 Framework. […]
Read guideEnable ASP.NET 4.8 on Windows 11: If you’re looking to host ASP.NET 4.8 applications on Windows 11, enabling support within Internet Information Services (IIS) is essential. IIS is Microsoft’s built-in web server, widely used for deploying Windows applications, websites, and services. By default, Windows 11 includes .NET Framework 4.8, the foundation required to run ASP.NET 4.8 applications, […]
Read guideEnable SMB Direct in Windows 11: Microsoft introduced an enterprise-level feature with SMB 3.0 in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8. Regarding SMB Direct, the key qualities are High Performance and Low Latency Data Transfers making it a blessing for Windows 11 Professional, Server, and Enterprise Editions. Many data centers are running on Windows Servers, and […]
Read guideTracing in ASP.NET applications and failed request tracing in Windows 11 are diagnostic tools used to help identify and resolve performance or functional issues in web applications and their hosting environments. It helps in monitoring and troubleshooting web applications by logging detailed information about the requests processed by the application. It can track request timing, […]
Read guideISAPI Extensions in Windows 11: ISAPI Extensions enable dynamic web applications to interact more deeply with IIS, allowing customized handling of web requests, enhanced performance, and extended functionalities. Like ISAPI Filters, ISAPI Extensions are also a component of Internet Information Services. These components are still supported in Windows 11 for compatibility with legacy applications and […]
Read guideEnable ISAPI Filters in Windows 11: ISAPI is a set of Windows programming interfaces that allow developers to create high-performance web applications that run on an Internet Information Services (IIS) web server. It is commonly used for developing dynamic web content, such as generating HTML pages on the go and processing HTTP requests at the server level. ISAPI is the short form […]
Read guideDOT NET Extensibility 3.5 in Windows 11: It is a component of Internet Information Services that allows developers to create and register their own custom HTTP modules and handlers for web applications running on the .NET Framework 3.5. HTTP Modules are classes that can participate in the ASP.NET application’s request processing pipeline. On the other […]
Read guideDOT NET Extensibility 4.8 for Windows 11: The .NET Extensibility 4.8 feature in Windows 11 is a component that extends the capabilities of Internet Information Services (IIS), the web server platform in Windows. This feature specifically allows IIS to run web applications built on the .NET Framework 4.8, enabling applications that use .NET technologies like […]
Read guideEmoji Picker in Windows 11: Emojis have become a part of our lives, with the arrival of social media platforms, chat platforms, and smartphones, our way of communicating with each other is greatly influenced by emojis, stickers, and gifs. It is very easy to use these visual contents on our smartphones. Almost all the applications […]
Read guideAdjust ClearType Text in Windows 11 is a useful feature from Microsoft that fine-tunes the fonts when connected to an external display for Screen Mirroring, Extended Displays, etc. Whether you are connecting your Windows 11 Laptop or PC to a Dell, HP, or Asus Monitor or Sony, Samsung LCD, or LED TV, Adjust ClearType Text […]
Read guideAdjust ClearType Text in Windows 11: I have a Sony Bravia LED TV in my office. It has been lying idle for quite a time, so I connected it to my laptop using an HDMI cable to have a bigger screen. To my surprise, the fonts looked very obscure, winsides.com users know that my primary […]
Read guideRecently, my Asus Rog Gstrix 15 laptop powered by Windows 11, was running very slow during the startup of the OS, and a couple of apps opened, and notifications started appearing. I barely use these applications, and I prefer to use them only when I need them and that is when I decided to check […]
Read guide.NET Environment for Windows Process Activation Service: This optional feature is a component within the Windows Process Activation Service (shortly called WAS) that is crucial for managing and activating applications like Internet Information Services. When you enable the .NET Environment feature in WAS, it allows applications that are built using the .NET Framework to run […]
Read guideConfiguration APIs in general are tools that allow developers to programmatically manage and modify the settings. In Windows Process Activation Service shortly called WAS, configuration APIs allow developers to create and manage Application Pools, Configure Sites and Applications, Set Protocols, and adjust security settings. This article will walk you through the steps of How to […]
Read guideThis is one of the interesting features available in Windows operating systems. However, I want to caution you while using this No GUI Boot in Windows 11. It is primarily useful for users who want a faster and simpler boot experience. When this option is enabled, instead of seeing the familiar Windows logo and animation […]
Read guideUnbranded Boot in Windows 11 refers to a boot experience that removes the Windows logo and other branding during startup, shutdown, or when resuming from hibernation. It’s often used by OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to customize the appearance of the boot process or by those wanting a cleaner, minimalist boot screen. I use the Asus […]
Read guideDevice Manager Shortcut in Windows 11: It is a system utility that allows users to view and manage the hardware devices installed on Windows PCs that can be handy for Power Users, IT Professionals, and System Administrators. It provides detailed information about each device, including its type, status, and the drivers used. Users can perform […]
Read guideWhen you adjust mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 can make a huge difference in how smoothly and quickly you get things done. DPI (Dots Per Inch) is a key metric in determining a mouse’s sensitivity. Not everyone uses their computer in the same way. Some prefer a faster, more sensitive cursor, while others value […]
Read guideHyper-V is a native hypervisor feature in Windows 11 that allows you to create and manage virtual machines (VMs) on your computer. It lets you spin up different operating systems, whether it’s Linux, an older version of Windows, or even another instance of Windows 11, all without needing extra devices. eliminates the need for multiple […]
Read guideEnable Containers in Windows 11: This feature is super handy for developers and IT pros who need to test stuff, run different versions of an app, or play around with configurations without risking the stability of their main system. It’s more of a Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition kind of deal, aimed at those who […]
Read guideEnable MultiPoint Connector Services in Windows 11: It is a part of Microsoft Multipoint Services, which allows multiple users to connect to and share a single computer simultaneously, using separate monitors, keyboards, mice, and other peripheral devices. Imagine a classroom where every student needs to use a computer, but instead of having individual PCs for […]
Read guideImagine you’ve got a website with 50 pages, all sharing the same header, footer, or menu. If you need to update any of these elements, normally you’d have to edit all 50 pages, super tedious, right? Instead of editing each page every time you make a change, Server Side Includes, known as SSI, lets you […]
Read guideMicrosoft Defender Application Guard (MDAG) is a powerful security feature designed to protect Windows Enterprise environments from advanced threats such as malware, phishing, and cyber-attacks. It utilizes hardware-based virtualization to isolate potentially harmful tasks from the host operating system, ensuring that if a malicious attack occurs, it is contained and cannot affect the rest of […]
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