TABLE OF CONTENTS Before your install, configure and secure Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0, it is important that the underlying operating system is properly configured in a secure fashion. Though Windows Server 2003 comes with many new built-in security initiatives that are highly integrated with IIS 6.0, there are still different aspects that you will want to consider before you start securing IIS 6.0. It is beyond the scope of this book to cover every area of the rich operating system. However, as you read this chapter, we will also provide you with additional references that will give you further detail and information on what must be done and where you can locate more information to assist you further.
Get Secure and Stay Secure
Secure IIS Checklist
By the end of this chapter, you will have a hardened Windows Server 2003 and will have prepared yourself for the next chapter on Installing IIS 6.0. You will get to know more about different areas of the operating system that relate to IIS server. You will equip yourself with knowledge of getting secure and staying secure with Windows Server 2003. Finally, you will have a good overview and roadmap covering the different IIS components in this book.
The idea of getting secure is to make sure you have a secure Windows Server 2003 and a healthy networking environment for your IIS server. It starts with the networking environment and operating system itself, as the networking setup...
