Windows Server Development
Windows Server Security
Windows Server 2016 provides layers of protection that help address both known and emerging threats. You'll learn how it actively contributes to securing your infrastructure.
Service Configuration
Windows server has a set of default services that start automatically and run in the background. Many of these are required for the OS to function, but some are not and should be disabled if not in use.
Firewall Configuration
The Windows firewall is a decent built-in software firewall that allows configuration of port-based traffic from within the OS. On a stand alone server, or any server without a hardware firewall in front of it
How We Do it?
Advantages
- Protection :Windows server 2016 has an integrated protection system that can detect suspicious activity against a company's systems. It also limits the damage in an environment if ever an intrusion is noticed.
- Securing administrator credentials: helps protect administrative account credentials by using the Credential Guard and Remote Credential Guard features. It's also possible to control administrator privileges.
- Improved attack detection capability: Advanced auditing features help detect malicious programs and behaviors.
- Application's isolation: helps protect applications with Windows Server containers that do not share kernels with other containers.
Disadvantages
- Windows is not a free operating platform, thus the Windows server hosting will cost more. Additionally, there are limited free applications that can run on a Windows server.
- Stability issues since a server operating on a Windows platform is not guaranteed stable unlike one that is running UNIX. There are some downtime issues as well as problems encountered on a regular basis.