Re: A good firewall for a win2k3 server?

From: joun (joun_at_nospam.com)
Date: 09/27/04

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    I know that an hardware solution is the best one, but in my case i can't
    access to the web farm to install the hardware firewall,
    so i must use a software firewall, to get a minimal protection;
    so what can be a good and rather simple solution for my server?
    Thanks,
    Mik

    "Leythos" <void@nowhere.org> ha scritto nel messaggio
    news:MPG.1bb8f8202abe7fa19896f7@news-server.columbus.rr.com...
    > In article <54E3d.13451$2T6.434841@twister1.libero.it>, joun@nospam.com
    > says...
    > > Hi,
    > > i would to install on a win2k3 server a good (and not tricky) firewall:
    what
    > > can be a good choice?
    > > The server will have the following services:
    > > web service (iis), smtp, pop3, terminal services, windows media server,
    ftp
    > > server;
    > > Can anyone suggest a good "howto" for firewalls a win2k3 server?
    > > Thanks,
    >
    > Do not get a software firewall (an application running on the server),
    > get a appliance type firewall and put it between the server and the
    > internet.
    >
    > For Terminal Services and management of the server, use a VPN connection
    > to the firewall and then manage it as though you were already on the
    > same network.
    >
    > For the other services, the firewall will provide added protection
    > beyond your service packs and other functions/measures.
    >
    > And I had to say this last part, but don't do this yourself, get a
    > professional - I've seen too many businesses attempt this on their own,
    > because they know someone that is good with computers - security is an
    > art that few really master, and if you have to ask the questions that
    > you have, then you need to get a real professional to lock the server
    > down for you. A professional will be cheaper in the long run.
    >
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