How can I make Win2000 Server more secure?

[Mats]

I have already installed sp3, but can 2000 Server really be tweaked into a more secure OS?

 

[FoolishMcNasty]

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there are a few...after that try a google search for "hardening windows 2000 server" or "securing windows 2000 server"...hope those help...

 

[wjsulliv]

How can I make Win2000 Server more secure?

Switch to linux 🙂 (Sorry couldn't resist).



A nicer answer is what FoolishMcNasty said.

 

[Soybomb]

First thing that comes to mind is to put it behind a firewall with a good ruleset for what you're doing. I know a ton of places that run them naked to the world.

 

[JackMDS]

The Content of the Following Link Might Help:

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.

Since Linux is not much more secure. If you deicde to use it.

The Content of the Following Link Might Help:

Linux Security HOWTO.

 

[inteltechs]

a hardware firewall would be the best 🙂

 

[glugglug]

Step 1: Remove network cable
Step 2: Remove keyboard
Step 3: Remove mouse
Step 4: Place computer in safe

Now your Win2K install is secure.

 

[Maximus1]

In addition to what everyone else has already said (especially glug's -- I like that one) you may also want to check out the following link:

NSA's recommended security guides

There's also guides there about XP, NT, Cisco routers, and email, so it's worth checking out.