What IIS Components are required for PME installation?
Issue:
The customer wants to know which IIS components must be installed before performing PME installation and how to verify that all components were installed correctly. Missing components can cause PME Web Applications (Dashboards, Diagrams, Reports) to fail.
Product Line:
Power Monitoring Expert 7.2
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Power Monitoring Expert 2020
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Environment:
Windows Server with IIS
PME Web Applications
Cause:
Uninstalling or missing IIS components will cause some segments of PME Web Applications not to function properly.
Resolution:
Install IIS and the following role services before starting PME installation:
Required IIS Role Services
1) Common HTTP Features
- Static Content
- Default Document
- Directory Browsing
- HTTP Errors
2) Health and Diagnostics
- HTTP Logging
- Request Monitor
3) Security
- Request Filtering
4) Performance Features
- Static Content Compression
5) Management Tools
- IIS Management Console
Application Development Features
- ASP.NET
- .NET Extensibility (aligned with OS version, e.g., .NET 4.8 for Windows Server 2019/2022)
- ASP
- ISAPI Extensions
- ISAPI Filters
Tip: If prompted, click Add Required Role Services to include dependencies.
Management Tools
- IIS 6 Management Compatibility
- IIS 6 Metabase and IIS configuration compatibility
- IIS 6 WMI Compatibility
- IIS 6 Scripting Tools
Conditional Components
- Windows Authentication
Required only if PME is installed with Windows Integrated Authentication.
Best Practice
- Add roles via Server Manager → Add Roles and Features.
- Click Add Required Role Services when prompted.
- Restart IIS after installation:
Recommendation:
If you are using an older version of PME, consider upgrading to the latest version for improved protocol support and security. For assistance with integration or upgrades, contact Schneider Electric Technical Support at: pmo.support@se.com