Configuring IIS

Laserfiche Forms works with Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) to provide access to the Web application. Laserfiche Forms requires Internet Information Services 8.5 or above. Before you install Laserfiche Forms, you'll need to configure IIS.

Note: When you install Laserfiche Forms, ASP.NET Forms Authentication will be enabled on the Forms virtual directory in IIS.

Configuring IIS

IIS 10 and later offers a wide variety of configuration options, so the exact features you install may depend on your organization's needs. In addition to the features required for basic Web server functionality, ensure the following features are installed. The items in parentheses after each feature describe where to find the specific feature.

Features:

  • ASP.NET (under Application Development Features)
  • Windows Authentication (under Security)
  • Static Content (under Common HTTP Features)

Configuring IIS 10

Configuring IIS 10 in Windows Server 2016 and later

  1. In the Dashboard of the Server Manager, click Manage, and then Add Roles and Features. This will launch the Add Roles and Features Wizard.
  2. On the Server Selection step, select the server where you want to install these roles. This should be the server where Laserfiche Forms is installed.
  3. On the Server Roles step, select Web Server (IIS). Click Add Features when prompted.
  4. On the Role Services step, fill in the checkboxes next to the following Role Services. Click Add Features when prompted.
    • ASP.NET 4.8 (under Application Development)
    • Windows Authentication (under Security)
    • Static Content (under Common HTTP Features)
  5. Click Next to continue. In the Confirmation step, ensure you have selected all the required Role Services and click Install.

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