web site configuration

Question

One web site is required to be accessed by me (developer) and one user (DOMAIN_NAME\\USER_NAME).

When I developed web site in visual studio using "automatic host&quo

Answer 1

Your web.config is set up properly. Further, ensure the IIS site/app is configured as:

• to NOT allow anonymous access
• forcing Integrated Windows authentication
• leave the app pool as Network Service

IIS7

• ensure you have the Windows Authentication security feature installed in Roles & Features.
• In IIS7, go to the IIS or Features View, double-click Authentication.
• On the Authentication page, select Windows Authentication
• On the Authentication page, disable Anonymous Authentication
• MSDN article

IIS6

Find the dialog below at

• Control Panel / Administrative Tools -> IIS Manager -> Right click Web site -> Properties -> Directory Security