Using Windows Server 2003 in a Managed Environment: Controlling Communication with the Internet

Applies To: Windows Server 2003 with SP1

This white paper provides information about the communication that flows between components in Windows Server 2003 and sites on the Internet, and it describes steps to take to limit, control, or prevent that communication in an organization with many users.

In This White Paper

Introduction to Controlling Communication with the Internet (Windows Server 2003)

Activation, Registration, and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Application Help and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Certificate Support and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Device Manager and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Driver Protection and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Dynamic Update and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Event Viewer and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

File Association Web Service and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Help and Support Center: Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

HyperTerminal and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Internet Explorer 6.0 and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Internet Information Services and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

NetMeeting and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Online Device Help and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Outlook Express 6.0 and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Plug and Play and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Program Compatibility Wizard and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Remote Assistance and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Search Companion and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Terminal Server Licensing and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Windows Error Reporting and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Windows Media Player and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Windows Media Services and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Windows Time Service and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Windows Update, Automatic Updates, and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Appendix A: Resources for Learning About Automated Installation and Deployment (Windows Server 2003)

Appendix B: Resources for Learning About Group Policy (Windows Server 2003)

Appendix C: Message Queuing and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Appendix D: Connection Manager and Internet Communication (Windows Server 2003)

Appendix E: Passport Manager Administration (Windows Server 2003)

Appendix F: Internet Connection Sharing and Related Networking Features (Windows Server 2003)

Appendix G: Add Network Place Wizard (Windows Server 2003)

Appendix H: New Connection Wizard (Windows Server 2003)

Related Links for Controlling Communication with the Internet (Windows Server 2003)