Re: How safe is IIS on Windows XP

From: Dan Boylett (ms_groups_at_crossdata.co.uk)
Date: 01/15/04 

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 12:02:53 -0000

"Ness" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:089501c3db59$1c9efe60$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi All,
>
> Just wondering if anyone can tell me what the security is
> like if I install the Windows XP Personal Web Server(IIS)
> on my machine. Will I be more vulnerable considing I have
> a cable internet connection. I was told in my uni class
> not to install IIS on Windows 2000 if we have cable
> connection and was wondering if it was the same case for
> Win XP

Did they tell you _why_ not to do it, or was it just an all encompassing
"don't" ?

<opinion mode>

You should not install IIS on W2K or XP if you do not need IIS. Otherwise
make sure you're patched up and aware of what you are doing.

Your actual connection type has little to do with it, though I will concede
a modem that is never turned on will leave you less
exposed then an always on connection.

Important is ensuring you're aware of security issues and that OS is up to
date - not what connection you're using.

</OM>

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