How to have two active .NET applications in IIS?

 To host two active .NET applications in Internet Information Services (IIS), you need to create separate application pools and configure individual websites for each application. Here are the general steps to achieve this:


1. **Prepare Your Applications**:

   Ensure that your two .NET applications are properly built and ready to be deployed to IIS. You should have the application files and configurations ready.


2. **Install IIS**:

   If IIS is not already installed on your server, you will need to install it. You can use the "Add Roles and Features" wizard in Windows Server to install the "Web Server (IIS)" role.


3. **Create Application Pools**:

   Each .NET application should run in its own application pool to ensure isolation. Open IIS Manager, navigate to "Application Pools," and create two new application pools, one for each application. Configure the .NET CLR version and pipeline mode according to your application's requirements.


4. **Publish Applications**:

   Publish each of your .NET applications to a directory on the server where IIS is installed. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions set for the application folders.


5. **Create Websites**:

   Create two websites in IIS, one for each of your applications. Configure the website bindings, such as the hostname and port, to distinguish between the two websites. Assign the appropriate application pool to each website.


6. **Configure Website Paths**:

   Configure the website's physical path to point to the directory where the respective application is published. This tells IIS where to find the application files.


7. **Test the Websites**:

   Access the websites in a web browser to make sure they are working correctly. You can use the configured hostname and port to access each website.


8. **Add Host Entries** (Optional):

   If you want to access the websites using friendly domain names, you can add host file entries on the server or set up DNS records. This is especially useful for development and testing.


9. **Secure the Websites** (Optional):

   If your applications require HTTPS, you can configure SSL certificates for each website to enable secure communication.


10. **Configure Additional Settings**:

    Depending on the specific requirements of your applications, you may need to configure additional IIS settings, such as authentication, authorization, custom error pages, and more.


11. **Regular Maintenance**:

    Ensure that your server and applications are regularly maintained, including updates, security patches, and monitoring for any issues.


By following these steps, you can host two active .NET applications in IIS, each running in its own application pool and accessed through separate websites. This approach allows you to maintain isolation and control over each application's environment.

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