Creating different application pools in IIS 10.0

In this recipe, we are going to create an application pool that supports .NET versions 2.0 to 3.5. We already have the default application pool available for 4.0. This recipe will guide you through creating the different application pools you require.

Getting ready

In this recipe, we need IIS 10.0 and .NET framework 3.5. You should have administrative privileges.

How to do it...

1. Open Server Manager on Windows Server 2016. Click on the Tools menu and open IIS Manager.

2. Expand the IIS server (WIN2016IIS). You'll get the listed Application Pools. Have a look:

3. This screenshot shows that under the application pools, we have DefaultAppPool with the Status showing Started, version v4.0, and Managed Pipeline showing Integrated.
4. Let's create a new application pool for v2.0 and an integrated pipeline.

5. Click on Add Application Pool in the Actions window, which is available on the right-hand side. You will get the Add Application Pool wizard:

6. Choose an application...