1.Which Windows Server feature must be installed to configure an EC2 Windows instance as an IIS web server?
2.Which protocol is commonly used to securely access a Windows EC2 instance remotely?
3.Which port is normally used for HTTPS traffic to an IIS website?
4.Where are IIS website files commonly stored on a Windows server by default?
5.What should you configure in the EC2 security group to allow users to access an IIS website over HTTPS?
1. Web server(IIs)
this is the core rule you install via server manager--> add roles and features--> select web server(IIS). it includes all necessary components to host websites on windows.
2. RDP ( remote Desktop protocal)
RDP is the standard protocal to securely connect and manage windows EC2 instance remotely. it uses port 3389 and provides a full graphical desktop session.
3. Port 443
by convention and default, https traffic uses TCP port 443. HTTP uses port 80, https uses 443 for encrypted connections.
4. C:\inetpub\wwwroot\
this is the default physical directory where IIs stores the content files(html,css,js etc) for the default web site.
5. allow inbound traffic on TCP port 443 from 0.0.0.0/0(or your required IP range)
