Microsoft has published`"Microsoft Web Platform Installer Beta" an installation package that combines all services required to run an asp.net web application. The package includes IIS7, Visual web developer 2008 express edition and sqlserver 2008 express edition. The bad news is that the package run only on Windows Vista RTM, Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 which is normal since IIS7 runs on these platforms. However that would make the package more valuable for hosting companies than it's for developers.I think such packages should be targeted for beginner developers who are not yet aware of all components they need to start developing for dotnet and save them from setup hassle for many components.
