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Welcome to Microsoft® Peer Web Services version 2.0 for the Windows NT® Workstation version 4.0 operating system. With Microsoft Peer Web Services (PWS), you can create a personal Web site on your desktop for low-volume Web publishing. Peer Web Services is ideal for publishing departmental home pages or personal home pages on your company’s intranet. Peer Web Services is integrated into the Windows NT Workstation operating system and runs in conjunction with your business applications, so you do not need a separate computer for Web publishing.

Although Peer Web Services is designed for easy use with Windows NT Workstation and is intended for small-scale Web publishing, it provides the same services and most of the same features as Microsoft Internet Information Server for Windows NT Server. Internet Information Server is a robust Web server intended for high-volume, dedicated Web publishing. You can develop and test Web applications and scripts on Peer Web Services and then use them on a Web server running Internet Information Server.

Using Peer Web Services, you can develop a Web site that can be used to:


Peer Web Services also provides other information services and supports a variety of interfaces that you can use to develop other features for your Web site. You can:
Peer Web Services includes the following components:
After you have installed the Internet services, we recommend that you start Internet Explorer and browse through the samples and documentation. To start, type http://computername/samples in the Address box of Internet Explorer, where computername is the name of your computer.

For current information about PWS, browse our World Wide Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/infoserv.

For example, at the Microsoft Web site you can find new features such as Microsoft Index Server. Microsoft Index Server automatically indexes the text of documents on your Web server. Index Server indexes the complete text of HTML pages and other documents, such as those created in Microsoft Office. Microsoft Index Server also indexes OLE document properties (such as author and subject) and HTML tags so that users can search on the contents of these properties and tags.

You can create custom query forms to help users quickly and easily find information on your Web site. You can use Index Server to index documents on multiple servers and in multiple languages. Visit the Microsoft Web site to download Microsoft Index Server.

To Top About This Book

Installation and Administration Guide For Microsoft Peer Web Services tells you what you need to install the services and plan your Web site. This book also provides information about the following topics:
This book is accessible by choosing PWS Topics from the Help menu in Internet Service Manager, by clicking Documentation in Internet Service Manager (HTML version), or by choosing Product Documentation from the Internet Server program group.


To Top About Online Help

Context-sensitive Help is available for Internet Service Manager dialog boxes and property sheets. To access online Help you can:
Online Help is also available for the browser-based version of Internet Service Manager. To access the online Help, click the Help button at the bottom of each Internet Service Manager page.

To Top About the Online Examples

Microsoft Peer Web Services includes examples to help you create content and configure your computer. To see the examples, start your browser and type the address http://computername/samples,where computername is the name of your computer.

The examples include:

To Top What You Should Already Know

The documentation for Peer Web Services assumes you understand the basic operation of Windows NT and that Windows NT Workstation is installed on your computer. It is not assumed that you understand the Internet. It is helpful, but not necessary, to understand TCP/IP networking.

Securing your server and network is important before installing your site on the Internet. 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.

To Top Finding Further Information

In addition to the information in this book, online Help, and online examples, additional information about using Peer Web Services is available from the following sources.

Microsoft TechNet is the front-line resource for fast complete answers to technical questions on Microsoft desktop and system products. Two monthly compact discs provide everything from crucial data on client/server and workgroup computing, systems platforms, and database products to the latest applications support for Microsoft Windows and the Apple® Macintosh®. For ordering information, call your reseller or (800) 344-2121.

The Microsoft Developer Network provides in-depth information for developers using ISAPI. With Level 1 of the Developer Network, you get four quarterly releases of the Development Library, packed with inside information on programming for Microsoft Windows and Windows NT, plus other program benefits. With Level 2 of the Developer Network, you receive all the Level 1 benefits plus quarterly releases of the Development Platform, containing the latest Windows and Windows NT Workstation operating systems and API-level Software Development Kits (SDKs) and Device Development Kits (DDKs) from Microsoft. For ordering information, call (800) 759-5474.

To Top Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use. This appendix provides information about the following features, products and services, which make Microsoft® Windows®, Microsoft Windows NT, and Microsoft Peer Web Services more accessible for people with disabilities:

Note    The information in this appendix applies only if you acquired Microsoft products in the United States. If you acquired Windows or Windows NT outside the United States, your 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 appendix are available in your area.

Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 Accessibility Features

Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 include several accessibility features that provide users who are movement or hearing disabled with better access to computers that run Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. These features enable you to change your display, mouse, and keyboard features, as well as use sound to help you use Windows most effectively.

For example, if you have trouble using a mouse, you can use the MouseKeys feature, which enables you to use the numeric keypad to move the mouse pointer.

To find these features, double-click the Accessibility Options icon in Control Panel. For a more detailed list of procedures, look up “accessibility” in the Help Index.

Accessibility Options Shortcut Keys

To use Accessibility Options shortcut keys, the shortcut keys must be enabled. For more information, look up “accessibility” in the Help Index.

To Press
Toggle StickyKeys on and off SHIFT 5 times
Toggle FilterKeys on and off RIGHT SHIFT for 8 seconds
Toggle ToggleKeys on and off NUMLOCK for 5 seconds
Toggle MouseKeys on and off LEFT ALT + LEFT SHIFT + NUMLOCK

Customizing Windows or Windows NT

There are many ways you can customize Windows or Windows NT to make your computer more accessible.

Beginning with Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0, accessibility features are built into Windows. These features are useful for individuals who have difficulty typing or using a mouse, have moderately impaired vision, or who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Look up “accessibility” in the Windows Help Index for information about installing and using these features.

Many of the features which make Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 more accessible can be added to earlier versions of Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS through Access Packs. You can download these files by modem, or you can order them on disks from Microsoft.

You can also use Control Panel and other built-in features to adjust the appearance and behavior of Windows or Windows NT to suit varying vision and motor abilities. These include adjusting colors and sizes, sound volume, and the behavior of the mouse and keyboard.

Dvorak keyboard layouts make the most frequently typed characters on a keyboard more accessible if you have difficulty using the standard “QWERTY” layout. There are three Dvorak layouts: one if you are a two-handed user, one if you type with your left hand only, and one if you type with your right hand only. You do not need to purchase any special equipment to use these features.

The specific features available, and whether they are built-in or must be obtained separately, depend on which operating system you are using.

For full documentation on the accessibility features available in the operating system you are using, obtain the appropriate application notes listed below. Accessibility features are also documented in the Microsoft Windows 95 Resource Kit and the Microsoft Windows NT Resource Kit.

Which Files to Download or Order

The application notes listed here provide more complete documentation on ways to customize Windows and Windows NT for individuals with disabilities. The Access Packs and Dvorak keyboard layouts are add-on utilities available for versions of Windows or Windows NT where they are not built in.

You can obtain these files by downloading them with your modem, or you can order them on disks by phone. Specific information about downloading or ordering these files immediately follows this list of files.

These files include:


For You need
Application notes for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Ww1279
Application notes for Microsoft Windows 95 Ww1062
Application notes for Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 and 3.5(includes Access Pack for Microsoft Windows NT) Wn0789
Application notes for Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1 Wg0788
Application notes for Microsoft Windows 3.1 Ww0787
Application notes for Microsoft Windows 3.0 Ww0786
Access Pack for Microsoft Windows 3.0 and 3.1 Accp.exe
Dvorak keyboard layouts for people who type with one hand(already included in Windows NT 3.5 and higher) Ga0650

To Download the Access Packs, Application Notes, and Alternative Keyboard Layouts by Modem

If you have a modem, you can download these files from the following network services:

Documentation in Alternative Formats

In addition to the standard forms of documentation, many Microsoft products are also available in other formats to make them more accessible.

If you have difficulty reading or handling printed documentation, you can obtain many Microsoft publications from Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, Inc. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic distributes these documents to registered, eligible members of their distribution service, either on audio cassettes or on floppy disks. The Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic collection contains more than 80,000 titles, including Microsoft product documentation and books from Microsoft Press. You can contact Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic at the following address or phone numbers for information about eligibility and availability of Microsoft product documentation and books from Microsoft Press:

Getting More Accessibility Information

In addition to the features and resources already described in this appendix, other products, services, and resources are available from Microsoft and other organizations.

Directories of Computer Products that Help People with Disabilities

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 18,000 products and other information for people with disabilities. It is issued twice a year.

To obtain these directories, contact:

Referrals to Assistive Technology Programs and Trained Evaluators

For general information and recommendations on how computers can help specific needs, you should consult a trained evaluator. 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, contact:

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