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    do I need a firewall for Win2003 Server?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by eXtraBulleT, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. eXtraBulleT

    eXtraBulleT Notebook Consultant

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    Just a simple question guys, is integrated Windows Firewall enough or I should get Internet Security Suite / Zonealarm Pro installed?
     
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    are you behind a router? If yes, that should suffice. It may also depend on what you do with the computer. If it's just a ftp server, then it should be fine. However, if you're using it as a normal computer, then you need a firewall. Win2003 Sever is not any more or less secure than XP
     
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