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Installing Required Windows Server 2022 Components for the Aeon 5.2/6.0 Update

ProductAeon
Versionv5.2 & 6.0
TicketN/A
KB PermissionsPublic
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Note: These instructions are for self-hosted Aeon sites.

Issue​

The IIS 6 Management Console component must be installed on Aeon Servers using Windows Server 2022 prior to performing the Aeon 5.2 or 6.0 server upgrade due to a known issue affecting PowerShell. If this component is not installed prior to running the Aeon 5.2 or 6.0 server installation/update scripts, the installation/update process may fail.

Resolution​

Follow the steps below to install the IIS 6 Management Console on the Aeon Server:

  1. Open the Server Manager application on the Aeon Server

  2. Click Manage > Add Roles and Features from the toolbar options at the top of the screen

    Manage_Roles_and_Features.png

  3. Navigate through the Add Roles and Features Wizard until you reach the Server Roles section of the wizard

  4. From the list of Roles, expand the ** Web Server (IIS)** > ** Management Tools** > ** IIS 6 Management Compatibility** sections

  5. Within the expanded IIS 6 Management Compatibility section, select to install each component within the list:

    IIS_6_Management_Console.png

  6. Click Next and navigate through the remainder of the Add Roles and Features Wizard to install the selected IIS components on the Aeon Server