>This server should be a web (IIS based) server
Is there a specific reason for IIS, Apache runs fine on Win2k
http://www.apache.org/dist/httpd/binaries/win32/

If IIS is a requirement install HFCHECK from
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/tools/hfnetchk.asp

>optionally FTP server
WarFTPd from
http://www.jgaa.com/software/warftpd/

> 1) I reckon I need a software firewall. any ideas?
Tiny Personal Firewall from
http://www.tinysoftware.com

> 3) I need a remote control program. pcanyware10.5? ( I know it'll cost
> me, but i think i can make him buy this one too)
VNC from
http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/
with SSL
http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/sshvnc.html

> 4) is there any more security software I should use?
Security Planning tools for IIS
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/kb.asp?ID=229694
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=24973

Win2k and IIS for dot.coms
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/incremental/iisdotcom.asp

URLScan and lockdown tools
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/tools/tools.asp

Banner Changers (security by obscurity)
http://www.nstalker.com/banners.php


-- 
RedWolf
Freeware Oracle

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