Create a Website

  • IIS manager is installed and you have configured the necessary settings.
  • (Recommended) You have deleted the default IIS website.
  • Application Request Routing (ARR) is installed on your system. If the IIS settings are not set up correctly, the Application Request Routing may not be visible. Change the IIS settings and run the Desigo CC installer again.
  1. In the SMC tree, select Websites.
  1. Click the Management tab.
  1. Click Create Web site .
  1. In the Details expander, do the following:
    a. In the Name field, enter a unique name for the web application.
    b. In the Path field, browse to select a destination for the website. The default path is [installation drive:]\[installation folder]\[WebSites]\[Web site name].
    c. In the User field, browse to select a user for the website.
    d. In the Select User dialog box, select the user for the web application and enter the password.
    NOTE: The web application must be a member of the IIS_IUSRS group. If you select a user that is not a member of the IIS_IUSRS group, SMC prompts you to add it.
    The user must also have Allow log on locally as Service right set. For more information, refer Cannot Create or Save Website in Troubleshooting Websites and Web Applications.
    e. Enter the password.
    NOTE: Confirm the website/Web application user and password. If the password has changed, you must modify the website/Web application, and provide the most recent user password.
    f. Change the port numbers if the default cannot be used.
    g. Click Create to assign a certificate.
  1. Click Save .
  • A confirmation message displays.
  1. Click OK.
  • The data is validated on successful creation.
  • The Details expander displays the new settings.

NOTE:
HTTP is insecure and vulnerable to man-in-the-middle and eavesdropping attacks which can let attackers gain access to sensitive information. Many organizations require certificates from third-party authorities instead of self-signed certificates to remain compliant with current regulations.