Windows Server 2003 services that can be disabled

Topics:: Windows NT - 2000 - 2003

Tags:: Hardware,; Microsoft Windows,; Microsoft Windows Server,; Microsoft Windows Server 2003,; Operating Systems,; Servers,; Service,; Software

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Overview: One of the most effective ways to secure Windows Server 2003 is to turn off unnecessary services. This detailed Excel spreadsheet lists 102 Windows Server 2003 services, describes each service's function, specifies whether you can safely disable the service, and outlines the ramifications of doing so. The spreadsheet also lists each service's default configuration for specific server roles--domain controller, DHCP server, File server, mail server, and so forth.Join the ongoing discussion of this download and share your Windows security tips. Also, let us know if this download provided helpful information and if there's anything we can do to improve the document's content or format.

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