Windows Server® 2012 Unleashed
by Rand Morimoto, Michael Noel, Guy Yardeni, Omar Droubi, Andrew Abbate, Chris Amaris
Security Configuration Wizard
Windows Server 2012 contains a tool called the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW). The SCW contains different templates that can be applied to systems that meet specific criteria.
For example, on a system running only the Windows Server 2012 File Services role, when examined and secured by the SCW, a File Server role template will be applied that will configure the firewall, disable unnecessary services, and tune the system to provide access to the necessary functions of the File Services role but not much else. The SCW should be used only when properly tested because the security changes can impact functionality if incorrect settings are applied to a system. Also, it is highly recommended to configure the server ...
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