All versions of IIS store their configuration in a special database called the metabase. The metabase is in some ways similar to the Windows Registry. Unlike the Windows Registry Editor IIS has no built in tools to view, change or track activity in the Metabase.

The IIS Metabase Explorer allows you to view the hierarchical structure of the metabase, edit the hierarchy or data values, copy or move data from one key to another, backup and restore the database and track changes made to the metabase by any application running on your system

Here are some key features of "IIS Metabase Explorer":

· Embedded MSDN and localised Google help (available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian).
· View and edit the metabase hierarchy and key data.
· Copy and move data around the metabase.
· View global metabase activity in the trace window.
· Backup and restore the metabase with encryption (where available).
· Compatible with IIS 4.x through to IIS 6.x.