Configuring IPSec

IPSec is built into Windows Server 2003 and is also available for clients. In fact, basic IPSec functionality can easily be set up in an environment that is running Windows Server 2003's Active Directory, because IPSec can use the Kerberos authentication functionality in lieu of certificates. Subsequently, it is a fairly straightforward process to install and configure IPSec between servers and clients, and should be considered as a way to further implement additional security in an environment.

Establishing an IPSec Policy

Although other policies can be customized to fit the organization's security requirements, three predefined IPSec policies are built into Windows Server 2003:

  • Server (Request Security) This policy option ...

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