iis-8windows-server-2012
I have a website that needs to use Basic Authentication. I want to host it on a Windows Server 2012 box. But in IIS in the Authentication page for the web site, Basic Authentication is not available.
How do I enable Basic Authentication for IIS 8 in Windows Server 2012?
You'll need to enable the "Desktop Experience" feature to get the desktop parts (color schemes, 3d graphics, windows media player etc). We do this on our terminal servers. You might have to force users into using a defined style - this can be done via the local group policy or in a regular domain based GPO.
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How are you requesting the certificate? Using Inet Mgr or typing MMC, adding certificates applet, then requesting the CSR?
Best Answer
Open an elevated command-prompt or PowerShell:
Now you will have the Basic Authentication option in the Authentication page in IIS Manager.
This works in Server Core and is much quicker than using the GUI.