IIS 6 holds configuration information in a set of XML files collectively called the metabase. The metabase retains all of your global IIS settings, and the settings for each individual Web site running on IIS. You can adjust IIS settings using the IIS Manager or by editing the metabase directly.
Objectives:
Recognize what the metabase is and what it does
Identify and adjust keys within the metabase
Back up and restore copies of the metabase
Edit a metabase file
Recover from corrupt metabase configurations
Topics:
Overview of the Metabase
The Metabase Configuration File
Managing the Metabase
Editing the Metabase
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
