Managing Resets, Startup, and Shutdown

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

Because Windows Firewall and the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing service are disabled by default on Windows Server 2003, you must manage the initial startup of these components. In addition, you might have to manage the shutdown of Windows Firewall and the restoration of Windows Firewall settings.

To help you manage these functions, review Best Practices for Managing Windows Firewall and Known Issues for Managing Resets, Startup, and Shutdown

The following tasks are described in this objective:

• Configuring Windows Firewall with SCW

• Enabling and Disabling Windows Firewall

• Restoring Windows Firewall Default Settings