Using the Integrated Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Windows Server 2012 includes a vastly improved integrated firewall that is turned on by default in all installations of the product. The firewall, administered from an MMC snap-in shown in Figure 13.2 (Server Manager, Tools menu, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security) gives unprecedented control and security to a server.

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Figure 13.2. Monitoring rules with the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

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