Setting up a server requires the system administrator to know the intricacies of the operating system. In particular, this concerns the security of the server and the organization of user access to it.
It is necessary
a firewall program
Instructions
Step 1
To restrict access to a server running Windows, use special firewall programs, use them to protect information and distribute user access. There are a lot of such programs, but this greatly complicates the task of choosing. Only a few of them have an intuitive enough interface for their constant use, and most of them have predefined settings that can be difficult enough to change to adapt to specific tasks. Also, many of them have such conditional security settings that do not allow the server administrator to configure access in such a way as to maintain the system in the desired mode.
Step 2
When money is limited, use free firewalls. Unfortunately, almost all of them are quite inconvenient for working with the server, however, if you have experience in configuring such programs, you can easily cope with setting the restriction.
Step 3
Please note that for commercial purposes, it is best to use paid firewalls, as otherwise you endanger the information stored on the server. Use free software only with strict security policies.
Step 4
Launch the firewall you purchased and perform the initial configuration of its parameters. After that, restrict access to the server using the tools of this program. This is done in different ways, it is best to read the thematic forums on this topic before applying the program settings.
Step 5
Also read reviews and tips from other users of the software. It is recommended to do this even in advance when choosing a program, since this can significantly affect your decision. Do not ignore the advice of more experienced administrators when securing server information.
