IIS security for 6.0(2003) and 5.2(XP)

1. IIS is version 6.0 on 2003 servers.  It has different features than 5.2.
2. XP only runs IIS version 5.2 which does not have the features of  IIS 6.0

 IIS version 6.0 on the 2003 server has on DefaultApplpool with an identity tab.  This is where the security is set. 

 You must also set the Application pool to DefaultPool on the main IIS screen under Application Pool.

 

In XP IIS version 5.2 there is no such thing so you must

 

You must do this on XP:

Right click on the web site and select properties.

Select the Directory Security tab.

Select the edit button below.

Check the Anonymous user button(On top).

Check the Integrated Windows Authentication(on bottom)

Enter a user name in the Account used for anonymous access(this account will be used to access the SQL database)

Enter the password.