Add Roles and Features in Windows Server | Create CSR | SSL Binding in IIS (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Welcome to the channel, tech learners! 👋
In this video, I’ll walk you through every single step to:
✅ Add Roles and Features in Windows Server (on VMware)
✅ Create a CSR (Certificate Signing Request)
✅ Get the CSR signed by a Certificate Authority (CA)
✅ Bind the SSL certificate in IIS (Internet Information Services)
This is a beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial — perfect for system admins, IT students, and anyone preparing for job interviews or working with real-world infrastructure.
🛠️ What You'll Learn (Step-by-Step):
1️⃣ Power on your Windows Server virtual machine (VMware)
2️⃣ Log in and open Server Manager
3️⃣ Add Roles and Features (Web Server / IIS)
4️⃣ Open IIS Manager and create a CSR (Certificate Signing Request)
5️⃣ Submit the CSR to a Certificate Authority (CA)
6️⃣ Install the signed certificate in IIS
7️⃣ Bind the SSL certificate to your site (HTTPS)
8️⃣ Test the SSL setup in your browser
💡 Why this is important:
Setting up SSL in IIS is a critical task for securing websites and services in any enterprise environment. This video gives you the exact steps to do it properly.
📁 System Used:
Windows Server 2019 (can apply to 2016/2022)
VMware Workstation
IIS (Web Server Role)
Internal or Public Certificate Authority (CA)
🔗 Related Videos You Might Like:
How to install Windows Server on VMware [ • VMware Workstation 17 Pro | Window Server ... ]
🧑💻 Let’s Connect!
If you found this video helpful, please:
👍 Like the video
🔔 Subscribe to the channel
💬 Drop a comment — I reply to all questions!
Thanks for watching — and keep building your skills! 🚀
#WindowsServer #SSL #IIS #SystemAdministrator #CSR #ServerSetup #VMware #TechTutorial