In this guide, we will set up a file server running on IIS.
Step 1: Set up the server with the following OS and software:
Any version within the support period is supported. This guide takes Windows Server 2019 as an example. The instructions are similar in Windows Server 2022.
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Windows Server 2019 (64-bit)
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Microsoft IIS
The next section Installing Web Server (IIS) has detailed installation instructions.
Step 2: Configure Windows Defender Firewall on the server to allow the port if necessary. The section "Configuring Windows Defender Firewall" has detailed instructions.