Security information for Netsh commands

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

Security information for Netsh commands

Netsh commands are available for some of the networking technologies, and the security issues for each technology are distinct. You can use the links provided to review security issues, considerations, and best practices for each . In addition, you can review the recommendations in Best practices for security.

Technology Context name Reference

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

netsh dhcp

Security information for DHCP

Internet Authentication Service (IAS)

netsh aaaa

Security information for IAS

Internet Protocol security (IPSec)

netsh ipsec

Security issues with IP

Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)

netsh interface ipv6 and netsh interface portproxy

Security information for IPv6

Remote Access

netsh ras

Security information for remote access; Security issues for VPN

Routing

netsh routing

Security information for routing; Security issues for VPN

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

netsh interface ip and netsh bridge

Internet Protocol Security (IPSec); IPSec Best practices

Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)

netsh wins

Security information for WINS