Securing Virtual Directories

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1

You can secure virtual directories by using local user authentication. IIS supports controlling access to directories and files on a local computer using all Windows authentication methods.

This section includes the following information:

• Securing a Virtual Directory: Describes how to create a secure virtual directory on the local computer.

• Changing Security on an Existing Virtual Directory: Describes how to change the security setting for an existing virtual directory.