Were you asking if it's capable of that split configuration or if there was a template with best practices?
On the split config setup, you can apply Windows Firewall settings per profile (Domain or Standard) so when the laptop isnt on a domain it uses a different set of firewall settings - both are present all the time but kick in when appropriate. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776258(WS.10).aspx - Andy O. >-----Original Message----- >From: Don Kuhlman [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:07 PM >To: NT System Admin Issues >Subject: Re: XP Workstation - Windows Firewall Settings in a domain > > >I wonder if there is a canned Group Policy template we could download that >contains the best settings for Windows Firewall that applies to the >internal computers to allow stuff like RDP, Mapped drive, Print Sharing, >etc. to meet your needs, but then also use the more locked down settings >for it when it leaves the network as a laptop would do. > > > > > >----- Original Message ---- >From: aci <[email protected]> >To: NT System Admin Issues <[email protected]> >Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 2:17:57 PM >Subject: XP Workstation - Windows Firewall Settings in a domain > >I would love to hear some thoughts on the use of Windows Firewall in a >Domain Setting. I have never been a fan of the product as I feel it causes >more issues than it solves. I don't use it on my Personal computer or >laptop either. If a company has a properly configured firewall, and >properly installed and configured Enterprise level AntiVirus, is there >really a point. > >I am asking because I am consulting for a client that has it running on >their network. I have always disabled it, and need to provide some >justification to them either way. > >TIA, >Aci >~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > > > >~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
