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Security Templates
Updated: January 21, 2005
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Security Templates
A security template is a file which represents a security configuration. Security templates may be applied to a local computer, imported to a Group Policy object, or used to analyze security.
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Before proceeding, see Checklist: Securing computers using Security Configuration Manager.
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For tips about using Security Templates, see Best practices for Security Templates.
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For help with specific tasks, see Security Templates How To....
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For general background information, see Security Templates Concepts.
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For problem-solving instructions, see Securing Data Troubleshooting.
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Other security policy tools:
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You can use this tool to analyze or configure computer security using a security template. |
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You can use this tool to edit individual security settings on a domain, site, or organizational unit in Active Directory. |
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You can use this tool to edit individual security settings for your local computer. |
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You can use this tool for automating security configuration tasks. |
For more information on the individual security settings, see Security Setting Descriptions.
