Security Configuration Manager: Security Configuration Editor; Security Services

Security Configuration Manager

Updated: January 21, 2005

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Security Configuration Manager

The Security Configuration Manager tool set allows you to create, apply and edit the security for your local computer, organizational unit, or domain.

Before configuring security, see Checklist: Securing computers using Security Configuration Manager.
For tips about using Security Configuration Manager, see Best practices for Security Configuration and Analysis, Best practices for Security Templates, and Best practices for Security Settings.
For help with specific tasks, see Security Configuration Manager How To....
For general background information, see Security Configuration Manager Concepts.
For problem-solving instructions, see Security Troubleshooting.

Security Configuration Manager tool	Description
Security Templates	Defines a security policy in a template. These templates can be applied to Group Policy or to your local computer.
Security Settings extension to Group Policy	Edits individual security settings on a domain, site, or organizational unit.
Local Security Policy	Edits individual security settings on your local computer.
Secedit	Automates security configuration tasks at a command prompt.