Windows 2000 Server and hosting multiple websites

[Ritalin Kid]

I'm currently trying to host two websites off one server/IP address. I know this is possible but I can;t even get IIS to work with one webpage and when I do get it to work it just points to some "Under Construction" html file and can;t get it to point to where I want it.

So I guess the first question is how do I get IIS to work at all?

and second how do I get IIS to host 2 different webpages for two different domain names and know how to bring up the correct website for each?

[Mntsnow]

Well what sounds like is happening is you have yet to put your HTML files in the correct directory as the "under construction" page is a default page for the default website. You need to edit the properties of that website and add in the name of the new default webpage (usually something like index.html) as IIS uses "default.htm" and "default.asp" as their default homepages.

Then you basically need to set up what is called "host headers" to get multiple websites running of the same server/ip. Host headers are very easy to setup and use. You can read more about them here at http://www.iisanswers.com/Top10FAQ/t10-hostheaders.htm and http://www.xtremepccentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1926&highlight=host+header

[Ritalin Kid]

Man what I really need is IIS for dummie type help like a walkthrough.. this is not easy at all, I'm completely confused about how to set up a webpage much less host multiple websites.. IIS is not very user friendly and everytime I try to get it to work I get more frustrated.

[Mntsnow]

Rit if you need me too I can login via Remote Admin and configure it for you...PM me connectivity info (will need an account that has Admin Privs so I can configure it) if you want me to do that for you

Or you can also read http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/sbs-w2k-vir-server.html and of course I would suggest reading all the sections pertaining to your version of 2K


btw Update your email address as I'm getting bounced notifications from your account

[Ritalin Kid]

That sounds like the best solutions.. ;)

I'll update my email info and PM ya..