In this article I will explain with an example, how to create Application Pool (.Net Framework 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5) in IIS (Internet Information Services).
Opening Application Pool in Internet Information Services (IIS)
In order to open the application pool, please follow the below steps.
1. Open the Run dialog window and type the following command i.e. inetmgr and click on OK.
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2. Once you have clicked OK, following Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager window will be opened.
Then, from the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager window select the Application Pools node from the Connections panel on the left.
Note: Application Pools shown depends on the .Net Framework installed on the Server.
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Creating new Application Pool in Internet Information Services (IIS)
In order to create new application pool, please follow the below steps.
1. Right click on the Application Pools section and click on Add Application Pool from the context menu.
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2. The above action will open the Add Application Pool dialog.
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Then, inside the Add Application Pool dialog window, give a suitable Name for the application pool and select the .NET CLR version from the DropDown and click on OK.
In this scenario, you will select .NET CLR version 2.0.
Note: The name .NET CLR version 2.0 does not change even if .Net Framework, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 are installed. The Application Pools using .Net 4.0, 4.5, 4.6. 4.7 and 4.8 are shown separately.
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3. After clicking on OK, new Application Pool has been created and will be available as shown below.
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