security

Your asking how secure is a server that runs just about every single service that microsoft makes, and you want to fully open it up to the internet.

Point Blank, you need a firewall.

It's exremely secure. You can setup your own "firewall" with the box. It also comes with security templates that will strengthen the box's security. The server you ask about it a great piece of software. You can setup your own router with it, giving you the flexibility of limiting access to only what you want access to be given. This is my own opinion, Jeremy

Providing that you install and properly configure the ISA 2000 Server component that is included with SBS, it is just as secure as any comparable software firewall. For most small businesses, this is quite adequate. Be careful about using some of the security wizards, though - you can end up locking down your server to the extent that no one can access it at all!! If you want to beef up your security even more, you could add an external NAT router and that would make it even more secure. You can get a NAT router capable of handling a DSL or cable modem connection to the Internet for less than $100 these days. Hope this helps!

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