Roles, Features, and Other Required Steps

This task explains how to perform the following:

  • Add roles and features
  • Configure Windows Features for Server 2012
  • Install .NET Framework 4.6.2
  • Set up HTTPS bound to a valid certificate
  • Windows Server 2012 users: Perform Windows Server 2012-related prerequisites
  1. From the Server Manager: select the Roles option in Server Manager. Click Add Roles.
  2. Verify Web Server (IIS) is installed as a Role.
  3. Enable Application Server. By default, the following items are enabled:
    • .NET Framework 3.5.1 Feature
    • Windows Process Activation Service
  4. Click Add Required Role Services to enable these services. Click Next, then Install.
  5. Select the Features option; click Add Features.
  6. Verify HTTP Activation is enabled. Click Next, then Install.
  7. Windows Server 2012 - Prerequisites: navigate to the Windows Features dialog in the Control Panel. Verify that HTTPS is bound on the web server with a valid certificate.
  8. Windows Server 2012 - Prerequisites: Navigate to the Windows Features dialog in the Control Panel. Under Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Advanced Services, select WCF Services.