Re: Security SBS2003 and Broadband

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From: SuperGumby [SBS MVP] (not_at_your.nellie)
Date: 07/02/04 

Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 14:41:32 +1000

the best scenario is a router attached to a 2nd network interface on the
server.

http://www.smallbizserver.net/Default.aspx?tabid=28 

-- 
Mick Malloy
http://www.micropol.com.au
"JM7" <one@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have a server with SBS2003 and Cable broadband.   The Cable modem is
> connected to the hub but I don't plan to have the SERVER connected to the
> internet (except for remote web access).
>
> One of my win 2000 machines will be accessing Outlook email and the
> Internet.
>
> should I go for a Router/hardware firewall or is the SBS firewall
(properly
> setup by an MS techie) be sufficient?  or is a 3rd party software firewall
> enough on the SERVER?
>
> I don't like the idea of a router as it gives the internet to every other
> computer on the network.
>
> --
> John
> jrg_REM_SPAM@bigpond.net.au
>
>

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