Restrict to create a subfolder
I have a shared folder in our server. Is there a way to restrict users from creating sub-folders under it but be able to create, modify, and delete files? Any third-party software can do this?

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  7:10 AM
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security, Windows Server Security

Offline folder issue in Windows Server 2003
In my environment we have enabled folder redirection for Appdata/Roaming  to a other server location. If I try and view the security permissions for certain files from the client it says it is unable to find them or that they can’t be displayed.   The appdata folder on the server has full control and but from [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  8:40 AM
Folder Redirection Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy, Windows Server 2003 security

Trace PIDs back to the process utilizing them?
One of my windows 2003 servers is suddenly showing a large increase in the amount of processes running under the administrator credentials. Today I am looking at an even dozen instances of Notepad running – and while many of our error logs use notepad, I believe that this amount is up considerably from the norm. [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  4:14 PM
PID, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2003 Domain, Windows Server 2003 security

Setting up Windows Server 2003 FTP with the least amount of risk
We have security concerns. How should we set up our Windows Server 2003 to be a FTP server with the least amount of risk? We need ftp but would like to lock it down as much as possible.

Answer Question   |  June 9, 2011  2:54 PM
FTP, FTP Server, Security policies, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 deployment, Windows Server 2003 security

Windows server 2003 x2 server VPN encryption
When doing a Windows Server 2003 to Windows server 2003 vpn what type of encryption should we use being the most restrictive as possible?

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2011  7:13 PM
Encryption, Encryption Software, VPN, VPN security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security

Blocking sniffers from catching SIP/VoIP traffic
Can we block wireshark or ethereal from being able to run on our Windows 2003 Active Directory network? We want to block sniffers from catching sip/VoIP traffic.

Answer Question   |  April 15, 2011  7:11 PM
Active Directory 2003, Active Directory security, Ethereal, SIP, VoIP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security, Wireshark

Should we invest in Cisco hardware?
Is it possible for someone to crack into our VPN between two Windows 2003 servers? Should we invest in Cisco hardware?

Answer Question   |  February 23, 2011  6:25 PM
Cisco, Cloud Security, Security, VPN, VPN Monitoring, VPN security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security

Antivirus software for a virtual machine running Windows Server 2003 R2
What type of antivirus software should I put on a virtual machine running Windows Server 2003 R2?

Answer Question   |  March 17, 2011  6:15 PM
Antivirus software, Cloud Security, Virtual Machine Security Management, Virtual Machines, Virtualization security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 security

Exporting Windows server 2003 SAM database for external security audit
We need to export the windows server 2003 SAM database to a standalone server for an external security audit. Where do I find this file or how can I export the data needed?

Answer Question   |  November 16, 2010  2:28 PM
SAM, Security Accounts Manager database, Security Audit, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security

Antivirus questions for Windows network
Is antivirus on the windows 2003 server and not on the desktops of Non-connected devices? They can not get to the Internet. The user saves all files to the server. Is it ok to only have antivirus on the server?

Answer Question   |  September 28, 2010  3:42 PM
Antivirus, Antivirus software, Security in 2010, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security, Windows Server 2003 Security Updates

Securing IIS on a Windows server 2003
How can I harden or configure IIS on a Windows server 2003 to be as secure as possible? It is hosting a admin site and that is all for now. We are running McAfee 8.7.1

Answer Question   |  November 8, 2010  1:46 PM
IIS, IIS configuration, IIS Server, Security in 2010, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security

Protecting a file folder from everyone except two users
Is there a way to protect a file folder on a Windows server 2003 from everyone including domain administrators? I want this confidential file to only be accessible to the President and I. How can I do this?

Answer Question   |  September 22, 2010  3:43 PM
Confidentiality, File Protection, Security in 2010, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security, Windows Server Security

Blocking instant messaging on Windows Server 2003 machines
I need to block instant messenger on all networked machines. Can this be done in a Windows Server 2003 environments? Is there a step by step guide out there?

Answer Question   |  August 20, 2010  8:45 PM
Instant Messaging, Network Security Policies, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy, Windows Server 2003 security

Directory password protection on Windows Server 2003
Can I password protect a directory? We use Windows server 2003 and everyone has administrator rights on the box. I want to password protect a sensitive directory with read/write access granted to a user that has the password.

Answer Question   |  July 27, 2010  9:07 PM
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy, Windows Server 2003 Permissions, Windows Server 2003 security

Windows Server 2003 FTP security and monitoring
How can I see who is connected to my Windows 2003 FTP server and review what files have been uploaded or downloaded? Can I be emailed this log file daily or weekly? Can I be alerted if specific files or folders are touched?

Answer Question   |  July 26, 2010  2:04 PM
FTP, FTP management, FTP Server, Windows Security, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 security

Windows 2003 Server and SBS 2003
Hi, Is any one knows about default group policy of user lock. One of my Windows 2003 Server and another 2003 SBS administrator user got locked same time. I am sure of password atleast for Windows 2003 Server. Will it get unlock automatically after some times. If so what is the default period as I [...]

Answer Question   |  May 22, 2009  10:02 PM
SBS 2003, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2003 security

windows server 2003 forgotten password
how do i login to my administrator account in windows server 2003 if i have forgotten the password and i don’t have another existing account???

Answer Question   |  March 14, 2012  1:30 PM
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2003 security, Windows server administration, Windows Server Authentication, Windows Server Login Scripts, Windows Server Permissions

Windows Server 2003 forgotten password
How do I access Windows Server 2003 if I have forgotten my admin password?

Answer Question   |  April 19, 2013  6:09 AM
Administrator password, Forgotten password, Password, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows Server 2003 security