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Control Freq - 18 Feb 2008 15:17 GMT

Hi,

Does Windows NT 4.0 Server have a firewall software as standard?

I am currently playing with a Dell Power Edge 2900 with Windows Server
2003 which comes with windows firewall, but not initially enabled.
I needed to start the ICS service to get it going.

I also have some old Windows NT servers at customer sites, and I
cannot remember if they have the Windows Firewall installed/enabled. I
don't remember having to start a service on NT so I want to know if I
should start it manually or not.

The NT servers in question are two hours drive away, and I don't want
to drive there just for this.

Any help appreciated.

Regards

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John John - 19 Feb 2008 04:02 GMT

No, no version (workstaion or server) prior to Windows XP included a
firwall.

John

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Calvin - 19 Feb 2008 04:14 GMT

Hi Control Freq,

John is correct, no version of NT4 or win2k included an 'inbuilt'
firewall. There is nothing stopping you from adding a third party
programme to perform this task however - have a search of the net -
there are several on offer.

Frankly however, if security and access control are critical in your
situation, I would STRONGLY recommend an external 'hardware' solution to
control 'net connectivity. 'Internal' firewalls I think are a waste of
time and only promote a false sense of security.

Calvin.

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Control Freq - 19 Feb 2008 09:00 GMT

OK, I greatly appreciate your input here.

Many thanks.

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