http://www.microsoft.com/infoserv/docs/CH0C.HTM (PC Press Internet CD, 03/1996)Welcome to Microsoft Internet Information Server. Microsoft Internet Information Server is a network file and application server that transmits information in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) pages using the HyperText Transport Protocol (HTTP). Using the World Wide Web (WWW) service, you can offer an endless variety of services such as:
Internet Information Server also provides other information services and supports a variety of interfaces that allow you to extend the services your server can offer:
The Microsoft Internet Information Server Installation and Planning Guide provide the information you need to install the server software and plan your server site. This book also provides an overview and background or conceptual information about
Note that the primary focus of the book is on the WWW service, although many of the concepts discussed apply to the FTP and Gopher services as well.
The Microsoft Internet Information Server online Help, Inetmgr.hlp, provides information you need to operate and configure the Internet Information Server. Help provides overviews and all the procedures you need to run the server. In addition, you will find information about:
To access online help you can:
The Microsoft Internet Information Server includes many examples to help you create content and configure your server. The examples include:
The documentation for Internet Information Server assumes you understand the basic operation of Windows NT and that Windows NT Server is installed on your server. It is not assumed that you understand the Internet. It is helpful, but not necessary, to under TCP/IP networking.
You should fully understand the information in Chapter 5, Securing Your Site Against Intruders. If you do not understand the information, you should consult Windows NT documentation or other sources before installing your site on the Internet.
In addition to the information in this book, online help, and online examples, additional information about using Internet Information Server is available from the following sources.
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Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use. This section provides information about the following products and services, which make Microsoft Windows ® and Microsoft ® Internet Information Server more accessible for people with disabilities:
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The information in this section applies only to users who purchased Windows in the United States. If you purchased Windows outside the United States, your Windows package contains a subsidiary information card listing Microsoft support services telephone numbers and addresses. You can contact your subsidiary to find out whether the type of products and services described in this section are available in your area.
Through a text telephone (TT/TDD) service, Microsoft provides people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing with complete access to Microsoft product and customer services.
You can contact Microsoft Sales and Service on a text telephone by dialing (800) 892-5234 between 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Pacific time. For technical assistance you can contact Microsoft Product Support Services on a text telephone at (206) 635-4948 between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Pacific time. Microsoft support services are subject to Microsoft prices, terms, and conditions in place at the time the service is used.
Microsoft distributes Access Pack for Microsoft Windows, which provides people with motion or hearing disabilities better access to computers running Microsoft Windows. Access Pack for Microsoft Windows contains several features that:
Access Pack for Microsoft Windows is included on the Microsoft Windows Driver Library in the file Access.exe. If you have a modem, you can download Microsoft Windows Driver Library components, including the following, from network services:
| For this setting | Specify |
|---|---|
| Baud rate | 1200, 2400, or 9600 |
| Parity | None |
| Data bits | 8 |
| Stop bits | 1 |
People within the United States who do not have a modem can order the Access Pack for Microsoft Windows on disks by calling Microsoft Product Support Services at (206) 637-7098 or (206) 635-4948 (text telephone).
Microsoft distributes Dvorak keyboard layouts that make the most frequently typed characters on a keyboard more accessible to people who have difficulty using the standard "QWERTY" layout. There are three Dvorak layouts: one for two-handed users, one for people who type with their left hand only, and one for people who type with their right hand only. The left-handed or right-handed keyboard layouts can also be used by people who type with a single finger or a wand. You do not need to purchase any special equipment in order to use these features.
Microsoft Windows already supports the two-handed Dvorak layout, which can be useful for coping with or avoiding types of repetitive-motion injuries associated with typing. To get this layout, choose International from the Windows Control Panel. The two layouts for people who type with one hand are distributed as Microsoft Application Note GA0650. It is also contained in file Ga0650.zip on most network services or Ga0650.exe on the Microsoft Download Service. For instructions on obtaining this application note see the preceding section, "Access Pack for Microsoft Windows."
People who have difficulty reading or handling printed documentation can obtain most Microsoft publications from Recording for the Blind, Inc. Recording for the Blind distributes these documents to registered members of their distribution service either on audio cassettes or on floppy disks. The Recording for the Blind collection contains more than 80,000 titles, including Microsoft product documentation and books from Microsoft Press. You can contact Recording for the Blind at the following address or phone numbers:
| Recording for the Blind, Inc. 20 Roszel Road Princeton, NJ 08540 | Phone : Phone outside the U.S.: Fax: | (800) 221-4792 (609) 452-0606 (609) 987-8116 |
There are numerous products available to help people who are blind or have low vision use Microsoft Windows. For people with low vision there are screen-enlargement utilities, and for people who cannot use visual information there are screen readers that provide alternative output by synthesized voice or refreshable Braille displays. In addition, people with low vision can customize the Microsoft Windows display to suit their needs.
For more information on the various products available, see "Getting More Information" later in this section. For more information about customizing Microsoft Windows for people with low vision, see "Customizing Windows," following.
There are many ways you can adjust the appearance and behavior of Microsoft Windows to suit varying vision and motor abilities without requiring any additional software or hardware. These include ways to adjust the appearance as well as the behavior of the mouse and keyboard. The specific methods available depend on which operating system you are using. Application notes are available describing the specific methods available for each operating system.
For information relating to customizing Windows 3.0 for people with disabilities, see Application Note WW0786; for Windows 3.1, Application Note WW0787; for Windows for Workgroups 3.1, Application Note WG0788; for Windows NT, Application Note WN0789. For information on obtaining application notes, see "Access Pack for Microsoft Windows," earlier in this section.
For more information on Microsoft products and services for people with disabilities, contact Microsoft Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400 (voice) or (800) 892-5234 (text telephone).
The Trace R&D Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison produces a book and a compact disc that describe products that help people with disabilities use computers. The book, titled Trace ResourceBook, provides descriptions and photographs of about 2,000 products. The compact disc, titled CO-NET CD, provides a database of more than 17,000 products and other information for people with disabilities. It is issued twice a year.
You can contact the Trace R&D Center at the following address or telephone numbers:
| Trace R&D Center S-151 Waisman Center 1500 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53705-2280 |
Voice telephone: Text telephone: Fax: |
(608) 263-2309 (608) 263-5408 (608) 262-8848 |
For general information and recommendations on how computers can help specific people, you should consult a trained evaluator who can best match your needs with the available solutions. An assistive technology program in your area will provide referrals to programs and services that are available to you. To locate the assistive technology program nearest you, you can contact:
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National Information System Center for Developmental Disabilities Benson Building University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 |
Voice/text telephone outside South Carolina: Voice/text telephone inside South Carolina: Voice/text telephone outside the U.S.: Fax: | (800) 922-9234, ext. 301 (800) 922-1107 (803) 777-6222 (803) 777-6058 |
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