Q: Ive already installed SP3, Server 2000 but can be tweaked in a really secure OS?
Best Answer: Upgrade your computer, start with RAM
Re:In addition to what everyone else has already said (especially glug's — I like that one) you may also want to check out the following link:
NSA's recommended security guides (http://www.nsa.gov/snac/)
There's also guides there about XP, NT, Cisco routers, and email, so it's worth checking out.
Re:Step 1: Remove network cable
Step 2: Remove keyboard
Step 3: Remove mouse
Step 4: Place computer in safe
Now your Win2K install is secure.
Re:a hardware firewall would be the best
Re:The Content of the Following Link Might Help:
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. (http://www.microsoft.com/TechNet/Security/tools/tools/MBSAHome.asp)
Since Linux is not much more secure. If you deicde to use it.
The Content of the Following Link Might Help:
Linux Security HOWTO. (http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Security-HOWTO/)
Re:First thing that comes to mind is to put it behind a firewall with a good ruleset for what you're doing. I know a ton of places that run them naked to the world.
Re:How can I make Win2000 Server more secure?
Switch to linux (Sorry couldn't resist).
A nicer answer is what guy said.
Re:link #1 (http://www.systemexperts.com/win2k/HardenWin2K.html)
link #2 (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/prodtech/Windows/SecWin2k/)
link #3 (http://www.sans.org/rr/win2000/sec_server.php)
there are a few…after that try a google search for "hardening windows 2000 server" or "securing windows 2000 server"…hope those help…
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