Enable File Level Authentication or set SSL requirements in IIS 7 and 7.5

In Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager looks different from the  IIS 6 version.

To set file level attributes, like authentication, SSL requirement, follow the steps below:

  • Start Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager
  • On the left side select the application you want to administer.
  • At the bottom of the middle pane select the Content View tab to view the files of the application.
  • In the middle pane right click the file you want to administer and select Switch to Features View in the drop down menu.
  • In the middle pane double click the Authentication, SSL Settings, or any other icon you want to make changes to.

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