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Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
With Security Settings, you can modify the security policy of an organizational unit, domain, or site, from any one computer that is joined to a domain.
Security Settings allows a security administrator to modify security settings assigned to a Group Policy object. If you would like to modify the security settings on your local computer go to Local Security Policy.
Before changing security settings, see Checklist: Securing computers using Security Configuration Manager.
Before changing security settings, see Best practices for Security Settings.
For help with specific tasks, see Security Settings How to....
For general background information, see Security Settings Concepts.
For problem-solving instructions, see Securing Data Troubleshooting.
Other security policy tools:
| Security Configuration Manager | Description |
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You can define a security policy in a template. These templates can be applied to a Group Policy object or to your local computer security. |
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You can use this tool to configure your computer using a security template or to compare your current computer settings to the settings defined in a security template. |
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You can use this tool to edit individual security settings on your local computer. |
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You can use this tool to automate security configuration tasks |