Using Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 in a Managed Environment: Controlling Communication with the Internet

Applies To: Windows Server 2003 with SP1

This white paper provides information about the communication that flows between components in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) and sites on the Internet, and it describes steps to take to limit, control, or prevent that communication in an organization with many users.

This white paper includes the following sections:

Introduction to Controlling Communication with the Internet for Windows Server 2003 with SP1

Activation, Registration, and Resulting Internet Communication in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

Certificate Support and Internet Communication

Device Manager, Hardware Wizards, and Internet Communication

Dynamic Update and Internet Communication

Event Viewer and Internet Communication

File Association Web Service and Internet Communication

Help and Support Center: Features That Communicate with the Internet

HyperTerminal and Internet Communication

Internet Explorer 6.0 and Resulting Internet Communication in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

Internet Information Services and Internet Communication

Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) and Internet Communication

NetMeeting and Internet Communication

Online Device Help and Internet Communication

Outlook Express 6.0 and Resulting Internet Communication in Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

Plug and Play and Internet Communication

Program Compatibility Wizard and Internet Communication

Remote Assistance and Internet Communication

Search Companion and Internet Communication

Terminal Server Licensing and Internet Communication

Windows Error Reporting and Internet Communication

Windows Media Player and Internet Communication

Windows Media Services and Internet Communication

Windows Time Service and Internet Communication

Windows Update, Automatic Updates, and Internet Communication

Appendix A: Resources for Learning About Automated Installation and Deployment

Appendix B: Resources for Learning About Group Policy

Appendix C: Group Policy Settings Listed Under the Internet Communication Management Key

Appendix D: Differences in Windows Server 2003 Before and After Service Pack 1

Appendix E: Windows Firewall and Security Configuration Wizard

Appendix F: Internet Connection Sharing and Network Bridge

Appendix G: Message Queuing and Internet Communication

Appendix H: Connection Manager and Internet Communication

Appendix I: Passport Manager Administration

Appendix J: Online Ordering Wizards, Add Network Place Wizard, and New Connection Wizard