Tip # Make sure your server is physically secure

If an intruder can gain physical access to your server, then you're at risk for having the entire machine or one of its hard drives walk out the door.

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Tip # Encrypt your drives

Encrypt your drives ensures that your files remain secure even if your hard drive is stolen or is discarded insecurely after being replaced

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Tip # Ensure the server is fully patched and up to date

Keep sever software up to date by running Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

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Tip # Don't forget anti-virus software

Even if you have gateway security protection and anti-virus software running on clients, you should still run suitable enterprise-grade anti-virus software on server.

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Tip # Install system restore software

With Deep Freeze Server Restore Software you can protect the operating system of a Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012 Server without restricting its functionality.

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Tip # Control server access

You can use NTFS security to restrict file and folder access to specific groups or individual users.

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Tip # Use the auditing function

Make sure that you set up auditing so that you can see who is attempting to read, write, or delete your confidential files and folders

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