How to set up a web server on Windows operating system?

To set up a web server on Windows, you can follow these steps:

1. Installing IIS (Internet Information Services): In Windows, IIS is a built-in web server software. To install IIS, you can press Win + R keys, then type “Control Panel” to open the control panel. In the control panel, select “Programs,” then click on “Turn Windows features on or off.” In the pop-up window, find “Internet Information Services” and check the box, then click “OK” to install.
2. Setup IIS: Once installed, you can configure and manage the Web server using the IIS Manager. Simply press Win + R keys, then type “inetmgr” to open the IIS Manager. Within the IIS Manager, you can create and configure websites, virtual directories, and application pools.
3. To create a website, right-click on the “Sites” node in IIS Manager and select “Add Website”. Then follow the wizard to fill in the website name, physical path, binding port, and other information. Once complete, click “OK” to create the website.
4. Website Configuration: After creating a website, you can further customize its attributes and settings. For example, you can set default documents, bind domain names, and configure authentication.
5. Testing website: After completing the configuration, you can access the web server through a browser to test if the website is working properly. Simply enter the server’s IP address or domain name in the browser and press Enter to view the website.

The above are the basic steps to set up a web server on Windows. Please note that the specific steps may vary slightly depending on the version and configuration of the operating system.