Setup Instructions

This set of topics describes how to set up services that are required to run a Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service.

In This Section

• One-Time Setup Procedure for the Windows Communication Foundation Samples
  Outlines the steps for setting up the WCF samples.

• Firewall Instructions
  Outlines the steps required to set up the Windows Firewall to allow WCF services to function.

• Internet Information Service (IIS) Hosting Instructions
  Outlines the steps required to set up IIS.

• Internet Information Service (IIS) Server Certificate Installation Instructions
  Outlines the process to install server certificates for IIS.

• Virtual Directory Setup Instructions
  Outlines the steps required to create a virtual directory.

• Building the Windows Communication Foundation Samples
  Outlines the steps for building the WCF samples.

• Running the Windows Communication Foundation Samples
  Outlines the steps for running the WCF samples on the same machine and across machines.

• Enabling Peer to Peer Services
  Outlines the steps to install the Windows Peer-to-Peer component, the built-in resolver for peer-to-peer messaging services.

• Installing Message Queuing (MSMQ)
  Outlines the steps to install Message Queuing.

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