How to install joomla on IIS (windows 2012)

Question

When one starts IIS, it immidiatly starts the webinstaller to choose a product and configure it.
I've been working now several days trying to install Joomla  , tried it dozens of times.
At first it wouldn't install at all, kept hanging in the first phase, without showing any kind of error. It just halted non responsive. Now using IIS, i created a new blanc website (installer doesnt do it??), and in there I try to install joomla
Installation finishes.. but it still wont work errors like :
HTTP Error 500.19 - Internal Server Error
The requested page cannot be accessed because the related configuration data for the page is invalid.
<fieldset>
Detailed Error Information:
Module
   IIS Web Core
Notification
   BeginRequest
Handler
   Not yet determined
Error Code
   0x8007000d
Config Error
Config File
   \\?\F:\Joomla\joomla_30\web.config
</fieldset>
Or i get errors like :
HTTP Error 403.14 - Forbidden
The Web server is configured to not list the contents of this directory.
<fieldset>
Most likely causes:
A default document is not configured for the requested URL, and directory browsing is not enabled on the server.
</fieldset>
<fieldset>
Things you can try:
If you do not want to enable directory browsing, ensure that a default document is configured and that the file exists.
Enable directory browsing using IIS Manager.
Open IIS Manager.
In the Features view, double-click Directory Browsing.
On the Directory Browsing page, in the Actions pane, click Enable.
Verify that the configuration/system.webServer/directoryBrowse@enabled attribute is set to true in the site or application configuration file.
</fieldset>
<fieldset>
Detailed Error Information:
Module
   DirectoryListingModule
Notification
   ExecuteRequestHandler
Handler
   StaticFile
Error Code
   0x00000000
Requested URL
   http://dc1.sapec.local:85/Joomla/
Physical Path
   F:\Joomla\
Logon Method
   Anonymous
Logon User
   Anonymous
</fieldset>
Now i am sure Joomla will install on any public Webhoster in seconds, as it is very popular.
But why wont it install on IIS, isnt IIS a prefered web server anymore in the eyes of Microsoft ?
In my situation i cannt make use of godady / or azure /amazoncloud, i have to install a Joomla locally.
Has microossft abondened the webinstaller perhaps.. ??
I dont understand you start a wizard looks great, promises me an automated installation (weeeew!!)..
But in the end leaves me a broken uninstallable product ?? with not much of a usefull errorlog.

Answer 1

Hi,
Regarding to HTTP Error 500.19 and
HTTP Error 403.14, please refer to following article and check if can help you.
Troubleshooting
HTTP 500.19 Errors in IIS 7
"HTTP Error 403.14 - Forbidden" error when you open
an IIS 7.0 Webpage
Based on your description, this issue seems to be more related to be more related to Web Platform Installer.
Please post it in Web Platform Installer forum.
I believe we will get a better assistance there.
If anything I misunderstand or any update, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Justin Gu