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Windows Firewall overview
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An overview of Windows Defender Firewall for Windows Server.
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Windows Defender Firewall inbound rules demo
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Windows Firewall is a great way to keep yourself safe from hackers, and this video discusses all the options.
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Windows Defender Firewall outbound rules demo
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Inbound traffic is demonstrated, using the firewall to open or close access to IP ports.
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Windows Defender Firewall using group policy demo
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Windows Server allows administrators to create default firewall rules for users to enforce port security.
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Windows router network address translation demo
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Setting up a Windows router for NAT is demonstrated. It allows computers to connect to other networks while hiding behind the server’s outside IP address.
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Windows router to segment subnets demo
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Windows router can be used to separate two or more networks, which is demonstrated here to add security between subnets.
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Windows router VPN types and security
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Windows Server is capable of adding VPN hosting services, using various VPN technology options.
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Windows router VPN demonstration
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A demonstration of installing and configuring VPN options for Windows Server and clients.
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Network Policy Server (NPS)
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NPS can be used to limit the types of authentication domain users can use to gain access to a network. The various controls are discussed.
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NPS demo
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A demonstration of installing and configuring network policy using NPS on a Windows server, including using NPS as a RADIUS server.
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Proper server placement in a network
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A discussion of placing the server in the network, such as DMZs and separation of VLANs.
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Course description
Windows has built in protections from unauthorized access by including a firewall to block port traffic that is unwanted. This is true of both inbound and outbound traffic. You’ll learn how to add and audit firewall rules and learn how to set up a secure virtual private network connection for remote users.


Meet the author
Robert McMillen started his career as an IT administrator for a manufacturing company after earning his CompTIA A+. He quickly learned how to fix and troubleshoot desktops and laptops, but his real passions were networking and server administration. Shortly after, he earned his first MCSE and Cisco CCNA and has continued with various certifications over the years (now over 50). He earned a Microsoft Certified Trainer certification and seven MCSEs. He started a successful consulting company in 2001 and eventually sold it in 2017 to focus on teaching networking and security in college and being a video and book author. Some interesting jobs he’s performed include restoring the Enron emails for the Justice Department, training troops headed to Iraq on network security, and managing a billion dollar merger of Cisco network and Microsoft technologies.
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