Troubleshoot and optimize IIS performance

Intermediate
Administrator
Windows Server

Learn how to troubleshoot IIS problems with logs, tracing, and performance counters, then apply tuning changes to improve reliability and throughput.

Learning objectives

  • Collect and interpret IIS request logs, HTTP.sys logs, and Failed Request Tracing output.
  • Diagnose common error conditions and identify CPU, memory, and queue bottlenecks.
  • Tune recycling, caching, compression, and connection settings for production workloads.

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of Windows Server administration.
  • Familiarity with IIS sites and application pools.