IIS 7 SQL Express and .Net 4 checklist

WIN 2008 server (Standard)

Install .Net 4
Set the Application Pool to .Net 4 Classic

SQL

Enable TCP/IP protocol for required interfaces
Set static port to 1433
Allow sa user to loggin , use SQL authentication
Allow 1433 to pass your firewall if you want to connect from remote

FTP

Remove anonymous access to your folder
Change startup mode to Automatic (otherwise it will shutoff every reboot)


SMTP

Allow relay
Bind to 127.0.01
Change startup mode to Automatic (otherwise it will shutoff every reboot)