Prerequisites

• SQL Server 2019: Ensure it's installed and configured.
• SSMS: Install with server authentication enabled (using sa).
• Database Import: Import the database into SQL Server.
• Crystal Reports: Use the specified version compatible with the setup.
• Report Viewer: Install the required version and the supporting files if version conflicts occur.

1. Prepare the Files

• Create Folder :  Create a folder named HRMex.
• Upload Project Files : Upload the project files into the HRMex folder.
• Update Connection String : Modify the connection string as needed for your environment.

2. Install IIS

Open Control Panel:

• Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.

Turn Windows Features On or Off:

• Click on Turn Windows features on or off on the left side.
• Check .NET Framework (both 3.5 and 4.8 advance series) and Internet Information Services (IIS) (make sure there are check marks next to them).
• Click OK and allow Windows to download and install the necessary files.

3. Create and Configure the IIS Site

Open IIS Manager:

• Open IIS Manager from the Start menu or by typing inetmgr in the Run dialog.

Create a New Site:

• In the Connections pane, expand the server node.
• Right-click on Sites and select Add Site.
• Site name: Enter HRMex.
• Physical path: Click the ... button and select the location of the HRMex folder.
• Port: Change the port from the default to a specific port (e.g., 90).
• Click OK.

4. Configure Site Settings

Set Default Document:

• Click on the newly created site.
• Go to Default Document in the middle pane.
• Find default.aspx and use the Move Up button to move it to the top of the list.

Configure Application Pool:

• Go to Application Pools in the left pane.
• Click on the application pool for your site.
• Click Advanced Settings in the right pane.
• Set Enable 32-Bit Applications to True.

Configure Authentication:

• Click on the server name in the left pane.
• Go to Authentication in the middle pane.
• Enable all authentication methods except Digest Authentication.

5. Go Live

• After completing the above steps, your site should be ready to go live!