Do you think that the integration of Windows Server 2003 and IIS makes IIS more or less secure?
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The "integration" ?  IIS is part of every Windows operating system, it's an optional service that can be enabled or disabled.  A version of it comes with Windows XP, Windows 2000, and of course any server version of Windows.  The difference is that more of the features are enabled with the server versions of Windows.  To my knowledge IIS has never been an independent application that can be installed or uninstalled, but instead is built-in to the OS already and is only enabled.
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Don't do it.  If you clear the secure socket layer in XP you won't be able to use secure sites properly.
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If you want a server to remain stable and have close to 24/356 uptime, you don't want a Windows server. If the Windows clients will be like dumb terminals, you might need to put some work into getting your clients to work with your non-Windows server, but for most purposes...\n\nLinux all the way.\n"Know-how" isn't even required if you use Fedora Core, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or SUSE (among others), and their graphical server configuration tools.
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never tried PWS but IIS is windows based and of course everyone hack or virus are made for microsoft.\nApache is more command line interface unix/linux (maybe it's can be ported to windows ) but once you get started workinf with with it and setting it up it's great
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If you need it "desparately" BUY IT!\nIt comes as part of Server 2003
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Yes.\n\nNot only does it have more features, but it's much more secure. Browsing with IE is about as safe as sleeping with a crusty old hooker.
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Microsoft says that if you are using the latest version of Windows with the latest patches (Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and automatic updates enabled) your system is secured. However, last week Microsoft acknowledged a serious security flaw and has yet to release a patch for it. So the answer is no.\n\nI recommend anti-spyware, anti-virus, and firewall programs. My current run up (what I actually use on my WinXP system) includes Winpooch, ClamWin, and Spybot Search & Destroy.\nhttp://www.winpooch.com/\nhttp://www.clamwin.com/\nhttp://www.spybot.com/\n\nIf you want more information about how to better secure your system, I recommend reading "Secure your system" (source 1). As is mentioned there, Firefox (another program I use) is more secure than Internet Explorer - you probably shouldn't use IE unless you set the security settings all the way up and disable JavaScript and ActiveX.
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yes, for IE 7 windows authentication is required...IF you download it from the microsoft site.. but you can install IE 7 from some other source and then find a crack for it.. install it.. and then enjoy features of IE 7...
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United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team:\n"There are a number of significant vulnerabilities in technologies related to the IE domain/zone...ActiveX (etc)...It is possible to reduce exposure to these vulnerabilities by using a different web browser"\nhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/713878
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No, they co-exist nicely - but with ZoneAlarm running, you might as well disable the Windows firewall.
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Check these interesting Webcasts.  \n\nThe Part 10 of this 12 part series covers the configuration of the Remote Access Service on Windows Server 2003. Join us for this presentation where we will investigate setup and configuration of RAS connections, the authorization of these connections, and finally implementing VPNs and IAS.\n\nhttp://msevents.microsoft.com/cui/eventdetail.aspx?eventID=1032267289&Culture=en-US
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It can be done, but some programs are wrapped around the windows registry so tightly that they may not run properly.  Others will run fine.
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Go to Microsoft site down load security pack2 and install it, you won't see that again.
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If you are running Windows NT, 2000, XP, or 2003 you can simply install it if you have your installation CD handy.  In the control panel, go to add/remove programs - then windows components.  From here you can add IIS (Internet Information Services).  I warn you that doing so without proper precaution WILL put your computer at serious risk.\n\nEDIT: You must have XP Pro, not Home or Media Center.
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Windows NT (version released before Windows 2000) and Windows Server 2003 are different in many ways. Biggest changes are:\n\n1. Active Directory for User Rights Management\n2. .NET framework\n3. More Services including Terminal Service, Sharepoint services etc..\n4. Almost all services bundled with the OS have been improved. Example IIS 6.0 against IIS 4.0, IPv6 compatibility etc..\n5. Seamless UNIX compatiblity / interoperability\n6. Lots and Lots more....\n\nAn indicative Whats New is at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/r2/whatsnewinr2.mspx\n\nAlthough this link only talks about what new from the previous version, it could give you a better idea.
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I noticed by looking at the filename extensions on my space that it uses asp.net and cold fusion.\nASPX and cfm.\nMy guess is things were probably initially written in cold fusion.
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i think dep(data execution protection) does a pretty neat job, i.e if ur processor (usually 64 bit) has dep and if u use an os(winxp with sp2) that has dep, can prevent data execution from data pages. ps if you use software that has similar features, it can be minimized.\nalso if you have a good antivius, then it should block data execution(having a good worm protection is also advisable)