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which firewall to install

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by darshan_makadia

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hi...

i wanted to know that which firewall is probable more good for windows 2003 professional server. i tried using sygate personal firewall...is there any other better choice.

bye,
darshan

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by valis

if you have an expensive and critical server you are serving webpages, or really anything off of, you should invest in a HARDWARE firewall to be more secure than a software one

by jschein

Microsofts ISA works hand in hand with their servers...

I personally use Checkpoint in the corporate environment.

Sygate is great for personal use, not too sure about corporate.

by likertj

Checkpoint is good. You may also look into Kerio Winroute firewall. Its highly configurable and can log to syslog if you so desire.

by tommymcbrayer

Sense I am a Cisco Bigget I would have to say a PIX. the model will depend on size of company and workload/traffic.

by northgatenet

Depending on how critical the data, consider the following:

Server with critical data and costs associated with risk of losing that data. If high, use HW FW.

If non critical data, and low risk, use a backup solution and personal firewall for workstation.

Always remember, a software solution can be compromised easier than a HW Solution. And, oftentimes, software solutions aren't configured properly due to lack of knowledge about the firewall being used. Most users feel that the general settings are enough to protect them... Wrong answer!

Hope this helps.

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