Windows Server® 2008 How-To

Chapter 11. Configure Security

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Understand Security Improvements in Windows Server 2008

• Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

• Configure NAP

• Plan for Security Changes and Additions in Windows Server 2008 R2

Understand Security Improvements in Windows Server 2008

Scenario/Problem:

You have installed Windows Server 2008 because you want to take advantage of the many improvements, including those in the area of security. How do you understand what improvements have been made to Windows Server 2008 security, and what do these improvements mean for your network?

Solution: Windows Server 2008 has made a number of changes to security features. Some changes can be readily seen, such as Windows Firewall and Network ...