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PRACTICAL: 4 Aim: To install and test HTTP server using Windows Server 2003 operating system. Procedure: 1. In server 2003: Apply IP address:  Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connection > Properties > IPV4 Properties  Give IP address of 21.21.21.1 and Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 2. Now, install HTTP service on 2003 OS.  Go to Control Panel and open Add or Remove Programmes  Now click on Add of Remove Windows Component  Click on Application Server

 Click Details and select the checkbox for Internet Information Services (IIS):

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 Click Details and select the checkbox for HTTP Services

 Click OK twice and then Next to install the HTTP service. During installation you will need to insert your Windows Server 2003 product CD or browse to a network distribution point where the Windows Server 2003 setup files are located. Click Finish when the wizard is done. 3. Go to Start menu > Admin Tools > IIS Manager, in which default HTTP site available. 4. Select Default HTTP Sites > Right-click on Default HTTP Site and select Properties > Assign IP Address 21.21.21.1 to Default site.

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5. Now HTTP site is ready to use. It can be accessed by Browser. It will allow user to access all data from default location that is C:\Intpub\wwwroot. This folder can be changed from Home Directory tab available in HTTP site properties. Default port number of http site is 80. That can also be changed

Conclusion: HTTP is protocol that allows all the users to access data centrally. For security purpose, username and password can also be configured. Port number can also be changed for security.

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