Chapter 17. Implementing Security for Domain Controllers

In this chapter: 
Threats to Domain Controllers361
Implementing Security on Domain Controllers363
Best Practices377
Additional Information380

Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 domain controllers provide the Active Directory directory service to Windows forests. The domain controllers maintain the Active Directory database and must be secure to prevent the compromise of the Active Directory database and the objects stored within the database. This chapter looks at the security measures you must take to protect domain controllers and to ensure that the Active Directory database is secure.

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