Internet Information Server 1.0 Release

Name: Internet Information Server 1.0 Release
Start: 1995-05-31
Location: Redmond, Washington, USA

Microsoft releases IIS 1.0 as a free add-on for Windows NT 3.51 Workstation and Server, marking its initial entry into the web server market.

Significance

This was Microsoft's first public offering of a web server, demonstrating its commitment to the internet following Bill Gates' 'Internet Tidal Wave' memo. While basic, it signaled Microsoft's intent.

Key facts

Date: 1995-05-31
Type: release
Location: Redmond, Washington, USA