Objective 1.1: Plan Security Templates Based on Computer Role

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The type of security that a computer running Windows Server 2003 requires is highly dependent on the role that the server performs. Each type of server has a different set of security requirements specific to its role. The requirements for a domain controller are significantly different from those of an Internet Authentication Server. Similarly, the security requirements of a computer running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 are very different from those of a server running Internet Information Services. Objective 1.1 in the 70-299 exam involves planning security templates based on the role a server has. The server roles that can be tested in the exam include Exchange Server 2003, domain controllers, Internet Authentication Service, and Internet Information Services servers. You may be asked in the exam to differentiate which type of template is appropriate for a particular server, so knowing the security needs of each of these systems is a vital step in your exam preparation. These security needs are highly dependent on the services provided.

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