Yes, you can.
The readers of my articles on several forums asks questions regarding something or the other and I do answer them promptly. However I feel the answers should be shared among a larger group of people. I think this blog will make this possible.
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Where do I find the IIS EXPRESS installation files?
You can find it here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48264
You can install it on these systems: Supported Operating Systems
Windows 10, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
You can run it immediately after downloading and running from your chosen location.
These are the benefits of using IIS EXpress:
- The same web server that runs on your production server is now available on your development computer.
- Most tasks can be done without the need for administrative privileges.
- IIS Express runs on Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and all later versions of Windows.
- Many users can work independently on the same computer.
How do I run IIS Express from command line?
Make sure you have installed it on your machine by checking C:\IISExpress /?
Then you can access using the command line.
Please refer to this document:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/iis/extensions/using-iis-express/running-iis-express-from-the-command-line
Can I manage IIS Express in IIS Manager?
The simple answer is no.
IIS is managed by IIS Manager and appcmd.exe
IIS Express is managed by Appcmd.exe
IIS Express Management tasks are built into:
WebMatrix
Visual Studio 2010 SP1 and later versions