What's the point of configuring IIS at the RoleInstance level?

Question

Hi,

I noticed that with RDP we log on to a roleinstance (instead of a role). Any configuration done in that instance doesn't apply to other instances. Doesn't this violate the PaaS paradigm, where all instances of one roletype are equal?

Thanks in advance.

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With regards,

Patriek

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Answer 1

Hello Patriek,

RDP'ing to a role instance is typically only used to explore/investigate/troubleshoot.  Any changes you would do, get undone, if the instance reimages.  IIS configuration should typically be done, using the newly exposed configuration settings in the configuration files, or using Startup tasks.  These settings are being applied on Role level and to all instances that will be created for that role.

Best regards

Answer 2

Thanks Sam,

I just needed some confirmation that changing anything in a RoleInstance when logged in with RDP is bad practise. You gave me this confirmation ;-)

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With regards,

Patriek

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