Welcome to the Windows Server 2003 Security Guide. This guide is designed to provideyou with the best information available to assess and counter security risks in yourorganization that are specific to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1(SP1). The chapters in this guide provide detailed guidance about how to enhancesecurity setting configurations and features in Windows Server 2003 with SP1 whereverpossible to address threats that you have identified in your environment. This guide wascreated for systems engineers, consultants and network administrators who work in aWindows Server 2003 with SP1 environment. This guide was reviewed and approved by Microsoft engineering teams, consultants,support engineers, as well as customers and partners. Microsoft worked with consultantsand systems engineers who have implemented Windows Server 2003, Windows® XP,and Windows 2000 in a variety of environments to help establish the latest best practicesto secure these servers and clients. This best practice information is described in detail inthis guide.