Close ports

From: Carolann (Carolann_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/09/05 

Date: Mon, 9 May 2005 03:53:20 -0700

Hi
I have read all the hardening docs proposed on this discussion group which i
found really helpful. I have so far upgraded all my servers etc with the
latest service packs and security updates but I would like to close all ports
but the required on say for instance my smpt server i closed everything but
dns ports and 25 but i could not resolve names where do you guys get the
information on what ports can be closed.

many thanks for any help you may be able to give me

ca

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