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IIS for Newbie: Set up a Git server with IIS

IIS for Newbie: Set up a Git server with IIS

Git is a popular version control system that allows developers to track changes in their codebase and collaborate with others efficiently. Setting up a Git server can be a great way to centralize your code repository and streamline your development workflow. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up a Git server using IIS (Internet Information Services).

What is IIS?

IIS, or Internet Information Services, is a web server software developed by Microsoft. It is widely used to host websites and web applications on Windows servers. IIS provides a robust and secure platform for serving web content and supports various protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and SMTP.

Prerequisites

Before setting up a Git server with IIS, make sure you have the following:

  • A Windows server with IIS installed
  • Git installed on the server
  • A domain or subdomain pointing to your server’s IP address

Setting up the Git Server

Follow these steps to set up a Git server with IIS:

Step 1: Create a New Website in IIS

Open the IIS Manager and create a new website by right-clicking on “Sites” and selecting “Add Website.” Provide a name for the website, specify the physical path where your Git repositories will be stored, and assign a host name (e.g., git.example.com).

Step 2: Configure Git Smart HTTP

Git Smart HTTP is a protocol that allows Git clients to communicate with the server over HTTP or HTTPS. To enable Git Smart HTTP in IIS, follow these steps:

  1. Open the IIS Manager and select the website you created in Step 1.
  2. Double-click on the “Authentication” feature.
  3. Enable “Anonymous Authentication” and “Windows Authentication.”
  4. Go back to the website’s home page in IIS Manager and double-click on the “Handler Mappings” feature.
  5. Click on “Add Module Mapping” in the Actions pane.
  6. Enter the following details:
    • Request path: *
    • Module: FastCgiModule
    • Executable: C:Program FilesGitmingw64libexecgit-coregit-http-backend.exe
    • Name: GitHttpBackend
  7. Click “OK” to save the module mapping.

Step 3: Create a Git Repository

Now that your Git server is set up, you can create a new Git repository. Open Git Bash or any other Git client and navigate to the folder where you want to create the repository. Run the following command:

$ git init --bare

This will create an empty Git repository in the specified folder.

Step 4: Push to the Git Server

To push your local repository to the Git server, use the following command:

$ git remote add origin http://git.example.com/repository.git
$ git push -u origin master

Replace “http://git.example.com/repository.git” with the URL of your Git server and repository.

Conclusion

Setting up a Git server with IIS can greatly enhance your development workflow by providing a centralized repository for your code. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily configure IIS to host your Git repositories and collaborate with your team effectively.

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