I want to deploy Node Js directly to IIS without going through the intermediate step (URL Rewrite).

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I want to deploy Node Js directly to IIS without going through the intermediate step (URL Rewrite). I don't want to run localhost but run directly from IIS. Thanks everyone for your help.

Answer 1

@Tuan Anh Le,

Here’s a step-by-step guide to deploying Node.js directly to IIS without using URL rewriting:

1. Install IIS

If IIS is not already installed on your server, you need to install it:

• Open the Server Manager.
• Select Add Roles and Features.
• Choose Web Server (IIS) and complete the installation.

2. Install iisnode

iisnode is a module that enables hosting Node.js applications in IIS.

• Download and install the latest version of iisnode from the official repository: iisnode GitHub Releases.
• Run the installer to integrate iisnode with your IIS server.

3. Set Up Your Node.js Application

1. Prepare Your Application: Ensure your Node.js application has an app.js or server.js file as the main entry point.
2. Create a Web Application in IIS:
   • Open IIS Manager.
   • Right-click on Sites in the left-hand panel and choose Add Website.
   • Specify the Site name, Physical path (where your Node.js app resides), and a Port or Host name.
   • Make sure to set the Physical path to the directory containing your Node.js application.
3. Configure the Web.config File: To run your Node.js app without URL rewriting, you need a web.config file in your application directory. This file will instruct IIS to use iisnode to serve your application.

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