The metabase is a hierarchical store of configuration information and schema that are used to configure Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0. Read this section for an overview of the metabase structure and terminology, as well as detailed information about effectively managing the IIS 6.0 metabase by using the graphical user interface (GUI)–based and command-line utilities that are available with IIS 6.0.
Overview of the IIS 6.0 Metabase
Metabase Security and Auditing
Backing Up and Restoring the Metabase
Additional Resources for the IIS 6.0 Metabase