deploying asp.net core 8.0 applications on iis

This article guides you through publishing and deploying ASP.NET Core 8.0 applications on IIS, covering prerequisites, configuration, deployment, and additional considerations for success.

Prerequisites:

• Windows Server with IIS: Ensure IIS is installed and configured correctly.
• .NET Core Hosting Bundle: Install the appropriate bundle for your Windows Server version from <invalid URL removed>.
• ASP.NET Core 8.0 Application: Develop your application using Visual Studio or other tools.

Steps:

1. Enable IIS Support (if required):

• In Program.cs, add webBuilder.UseIISIntegration(); before app.UseRouting();.

2. Publish the Application:

• Right-click your project in Visual Studio and select "Publish."
• Choose "Folder" as the publish target and specify a path.
• Select the "Release" configuration.

3. Create an IIS Site:

• Open IIS Manager.
• Right-click "Sites" and select "Add Website."
• Provide a site name, physical path (the published folder), and binding information (IP address and port).

4. Configure Application Pool (if necessary):

• Set ".NET CLR Version" to "No Managed Code."

5. Test the Deployment:

• Access the application in a web browser using the specified URL.

Additional Considerations:

• Integrate Swagger for API documentation and testing using the following code snippet:

         if (app.Environment.IsDevelopment() || app.Environment.IsProduction())

        {

                app.UseSwagger();

                app.UseSwaggerUI(c => c.SwaggerEndpoint("/swagger/v1/swagger.json", "API v1"));

         }

• URL Rewriting, Redirect root requests to the "Swagger" endpoint using this snippet:

         var options = new RewriteOptions();

         options.AddRedirect("^$", "swagger");

         app.UseRewriter(options);

Conclusion:

By following these steps and addressing additional considerations, you can successfully deploy ASP.NET Core 8.0 applications on IIS, ensuring optimal performance and accessibility within Windows-based hosting environments.