Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Administrator's Reference

Chapter 10 Securing Windows Server 2008 R2

One of the key concerns in most IT shops today is security. With the release of Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft introduces a variety of new features, as well as the enhancement of some existing favorites, which will give you the ability to enrich security in your environment. Common administrative concerns include securing your systems, preventing and alerting for security breaches, maintaining an audit trail, and handling administrative errors and system access challenges. You can begin to address many of these concerns natively with Windows Server 2008 R2.

For example, let us assume that a large percentage of the user workforce in your environment is mobile. Laptops are hauled between home offices, ...