Planning a Secure Environment
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
To plan a secure environment, you need a clear and consistent strategy for addressing the many aspects of the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 operating system, including security-related issues and features. You can begin by identifying the user-related requirements that impact security, and the other aspects of the network that comprise a secure common infrastructure. You can use this chapter to locate the chapters in this book that can help you address those requirements.
In This Chapter
Overview of a Secure Windows Server 2003 Environment
Addressing User-Related Requirements
Establishing a Secure Shared IT Infrastructure
Additional Resources for Planning a Secure Environment
Related Information
For more information about deployment project planning, see "Planning for Deployment" in Planning, Testing, and Piloting Deployment Projects in this kit.
For more information about Active Directory project planning, see "Planning an Active Directory Deployment Project" in this book.
For more information about Group Policy-related features, see "Planning a Managed Environment" in Designing a Managed Environment in this kit.