Web Site Creation in Three Tier Architecture

Question

Hi Experts, 

We have deployed SP 2013 in three tier architecture. Web Site is created on App Server. Now when we are extending the web site to be opened from Web servers,  its not working.

Queries are as follows:-

1 - whether we have to create web site on web servers or app servers.

2. Share Point web foundation services has to run from App servers or Web Servers.

Pls Help.

Rgds

-Harjit

Answer 1

SharePoint will create the IIS web sites associated with a web application and its extensions on ALL servers in the farm that are running the Microsoft SharePoint Foundation Web Application service (note this is visible only within SharePoint. There is no associated Windows Service).

When you create a web application, as a best practice avoid creating it with a URL that is the same as a server name (e.g. "http://WFE01"). Instead, create a hostname in DNS and use this (e.g. http://oursite.example.com). If you have multiple WFE servers then you'll need to set up some sort of load balancing as well. 

The Microsoft SharePoint Foundation Web Application must be running on any servers that are serving SharePoint content. This includes the servers running Central Administration.

Answer 2

To add to Jason's response, I'd highly suggest using SSL for your Web Application for security, especially if implementing other services like Office Web Apps, Workflow Manager, or SharePoint Add-ins.

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Trevor Seward

        

This post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or view of Microsoft, its employees, or other MVPs.

Answer 3

Indeed. There is no reason to not use SSL for your web applications.