Research Paper on:
Network Security Plan for the Win2k Server

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Knowitall Consulting and Training Company has grown to the point that a second location is warranted; that location of course needs its own network, for which the Windows 2000 Server  will provide the base. Security is the primary interest at present, particularly as it applies to accessibility, date integrity and usability of the network. Design and Implementation  One author recommends integrating Active Directory (AD) to gain the advantages of additional administrative and security measures it offers (Do-It-Yourself, 2000). Integrating DNS in  the Active Directory also provides redundancy and additional security. If TCP/IP will not be needed on any interface but the Internet connection, then  TCP/IP will be used only there. This approach provides additional security past the interface and lessens the chance of unauthorized entry into the internal network (Do-It-Yourself, 2000). Unbinding  the "File and Printer Sharing service from the TCP/IP protocol on the external interface" (Do-It-Yourself, 2000) provides another measure of security. Installation of  Windows 2000 Server begins with hardware, of course, but is preceded with planning. "First, define the services you need to provide on your Web server: Web, FTP, SSL, NNTP,  SMTP, DNS, and RADIUS (IAS). Decide how youll manage the server" (Do-It-Yourself, 2000), whether management will occur locally or whether remote administration capability is needed.  The hardware and Internet connection are next for consideration, including physical security for the server and a backup and recovery strategy. This step may indicate the need  for a second backup server (Do-It-Yourself, 2000). Assess the cost of the Internet connection: "including how the increased bandwidth caused by the server is going to affect your