IIS (Internet Information Services) is Microsoft’s web server for hosting websites and web applications. To use it, you must enable the Web Server (IIS) role in Windows Server via Server Manager or PowerShell.
After IIS installation, the default directory for web pages is: C:\inetpub\wwwroot. This is where IIS serves the default website content unless configured otherwise.
The Default Website in IIS is a preconfigured site that serves as a placeholder for testing and administration. It helps verify IIS installation and provides a base site that can be customized or replaced for hosting applications.