This guide introduces you to WebMatrix, Microsoft's new one-stop website authoring tool that lets you create, edit, and publish websites easily.

This getting-started guide will help you:

• Install WebMatrix.
• Download and install an open-source web application along with its prerequisites.
• Perform the initial set up, including setting database and site administrator credentials.
• Edit some files in the site using the built-in code editor.
• Edit the site's database using the built-in database manager.
• Run a site analysis to look for potential optimizations.
• Prepare to publish your site to a web hosting provider.