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[Calibaba]

Can someone please forward me to an extensive, easy to use (beginner) security guideline for Windows 2003 Server? Thank you.

[whmsonic]

What do you want to know i dont think there's a guide that covers everything but there might be i dont know

[Calibaba]

I basically want to know how to secure a fresh windows 2003 standard server in every aspect you would secure even a linux server

web
dns
root login
ssh
database
etc

[trau]

See the security white papers at the NSA.

http://www.nsa.gov/snac/downloads_wi...ID=scg10.3.1.1

[supportoncall]

hi,


Fantastic URL Trau , but the new person still need to be very familiar with windows , he should be well aware with the group policies , logon scripts to understand to implement on the server.

[Busby]

I have a dedicated server running Win 2003 Standard on which I run my Radio Station. The server hosts my shows, 2 SAM Broadcaster playout systems, Filezilla ftp and 8 Shoutcast streams..

Sadly, I know little about servers and even less about security.. Can anyone advise if I need Antivirus Software and if so, can you recommend a solution which is inexpensive and light on resources please..

Many thanks..

btw I tried to start a new thread but the system wouldn't allow me to..

[plumsauce]

Originally Posted by Busby

I have a dedicated server running Win 2003 Standard on which I run my Radio Station. The server hosts my shows, 2 SAM Broadcaster playout systems, Filezilla ftp and 8 Shoutcast streams..

Sadly, I know little about servers and even less about security.. Can anyone advise if I need Antivirus Software and if so, can you recommend a solution which is inexpensive and light on resources please..

Many thanks..

btw I tried to start a new thread but the system wouldn't allow me to..

If it is a closed server running anti-virus would be a silly waste of resources. This is presuming that you and everyone else who logs in using terminal services can avoid the temptation to use the browser.

You would need to scan all executables you upload in advance.

If all files on a server are clean, and no new files are introduced, then anti-virus is an absolute waste of time and cpu resources.

This is especially true if you are streaming. Anti-virus plays havoc with the job of serving files because it wants to get in the way and inspect every file as it is being accessed. Of course, this is happening while the user is patiently waiting for the download to start.

[Busby]

Thanks for the prompt reply..

Sadly, in addition to the shows uploaded by ftp, I have to use the browser to receive files by download link. I am the only person who has access to the server and so far, seem to have managed for 12 months without any infections..

All my files come from known sources but, of course, there is no guarantee that the sender's computer hasn't been compromised without the user knowing..

Its a difficult one, and to make things worse, I have no means of backing my server up..

[Collabora]

Originally Posted by plumsauce

If it is a closed server running anti-virus would be a silly waste of resources.

The only thing sillier is the advice.

[HostingASPNet]

Hello,

You could also check here - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Regards

[admad1]

Originally Posted by Collabora

The only thing sillier is the advice.

You'ed have to barking mad to run a server without some form of antiviral protection.

[Collabora]

Originally Posted by HostingASPNet

Hello,

You could also check here - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Regards

That's the one. I didn't bother posting it since OP was asking for a "beginner" guide -- almost 2 years ago!

[webhost18]

one of our client requires in-house windows 2003 web server, please provide step by step guide if available..

thanks in advance..

[admad1]

Originally Posted by webhost18

one of our client requires in-house windows 2003 web server, please provide step by step guide if available..

thanks in advance..

According to your signature you offer windows web hosting but you don't know how to set it up.

[webhost18]

According to your signature you offer windows web hosting but you don't know how to set it up.

right now linux hosting available with us, for windows we are in progress, at present no windows hosting available, soon it will be available.. i dont want to edit signature frequently that's y added in advance, check our website for your doubt..