Configuring the Application Pool Recycling Schedule

We recommend that you schedule the application pool recycling to occur at a specific time rather than at an interval. Setting a specific time lets you schedule the recycling for off-peak times when performance is least likely to be impacted.

To configure the application pool recycling schedule, do the following:

1.Open the Computer Management panel by going to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management.

2.In the Computer Management panel, double-click Services and Applications and double-click Internet Information Services (IIS).

3.In the Connections panel, double-click Application Server and double-click Application Pools.

4.In the list of application pools, highlight an application pool and click Recycling... located in the Edit Application Pool area.

Configuring the Application Pool Recycling Schedule

5.In the Recycling Conditions dialog box, check Specific time(s) and specify an off-hours time for the recycling to occur.

6.Repeat step 4 and step 5 to specify recycling schedules for the other application pools.