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Exporting IIS configuration Info ?

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by pcguy

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Is there any way to 'export' all the IIS config info to a flat file or comma delimited?

For example, I had to migrate a web server hosting 70+ webs, 5+ FTP's, and tons of Virtual Directories. I manually went through each web and documented all the settings (connect as, default document, etc) in an excel spreadsheet, so I can duplicate it all on the new server. This of course included taking screen shots - what a pain.

I find it hard to believe MS does not have a tools for this.

Am I missing something? If so, where is the tool???

Thanks-
Dave

PS- I know about the Migration Wizard, in addition to the fact that it has bugs (admitted by MS) I need something to document the settings on a regular basis...

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by 4u21der

In IIS 4.0 / MMC 1.1 , there is a backup and restore function.

If you highlight the server ( not the sites ) and right click it there is a menu option to backup/restore the server configuration ( wich should include all sites contained in the server ). Just give the backup file a name and that should be all there is to it. You go through the same procedure to restore the config.

I would suggest that you make sure this file is being backed up by your backup routine.

I have used this option before to move sites to a new server and recreate the server after a crash.

You may need to give it a test run to see if this will work for you.

Hope this helps.

Good Luck!

by pcguy

From what I've read, the BACKUP/RESTORE option does not backup all the subweb related data, and virtual directory info, etc...in additon, Microsoft has stated this is not to be used to transfer settings from one server to another....

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