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Old February 27th, 2006, 09:58 AM
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Question What security concerns for running IIS?
What are some security concerns running IIS 6 if any? How do I minimize some of these security holes? Mainly I'm going to use IIS for running WSUS. It is require by this application. What are some suggestions on how to configure IIS so that it will at the very minimal for WSUS?
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Since you need it for WSUS, why not have two network interfaces and firewall one off to no one can even get to IIS?
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Thank you for the response. I think is anohter option; however, I don't think at the moment my supervisor will agree running a multihome NICs.
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