Creating Multiple Sites Using Host Header Names (IIS 6.0)

Creating Multiple Sites Using Host Header Names (IIS 6.0)

Every Web site has a descriptive name, and can support one or more host header names. You can host multiple Web sites on a single server using host headers because this method enables you to create multiple Web site identities without using a unique IP address for each site.

To add a Web site using a host header identifier using the Web Site Creation Wizard

1.	In IIS Manager, expand the local computer, right-click the Web Sites directory, point to New, and then click Web Site.
2.	Click Next.
3.	In the Description box, type the name you have selected for the Web site, and then click Next.
4.	In the Enter the IP address to use for this Web site box, click the IP address used by all sites on the server.
5.	In the TCP port this Web site should use box, type the port number used by all sites on the server.
6.	In the Host Header for this Web site (Default:None) box, type the host header name to identify the Web site. The host header name must contain the full name of the site, for example, www.microsoft.com.
7.	If SSL encryption is not enabled on the server, the SSL port box does not appear. If SSL encryption is enabled on the server, type the SSL port number, and then click Next.
8.	In the Path box, type or browse to the path of your Web site home directory.
9.	To create a secured or private Web site, clear the Allow anonymous access to this Web site check box, or if Anonymous access is required do not clear the checkbox, click Next.
10.	Click Next, and then click Finish.

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