Security Configuration Wizard for Windows Server 2003

Redmondmag.com (June 2005): Bill Boswell discovered a "little gem in Windows Server 2003 SP1" that "packs a huge XML database consisting of every service, feature and administration option from every server product produced by Microsoft."

InfoWorld (February 2005): Read why Oliver Rist "heartily recommends doing a thorough hands-on groping of SCW" and why he thinks "this newest item has some real time-saving smarts."

Computerworld (February 2005): This article walks you through key areas targeted by SCW, including services, network security, registry settings, administration, and other server responsibilities.

WindowsSecurity.com (January 2005): Read Derek Melber's article about how SCW can help you with service configuration, network security, auditing, registry settings, and more—by producing security policies, which can be used in conjunction with security templates and specific server roles.

Designed for first-time users, this guide covers how to install and use SCW.

Find answers to frequently asked questions about SCW, such as how to install, deploy, extend, and troubleshoot SCW.

Find out about planning for SCW policy creation and deployment in the enterprise, specifically through Group Policy.

Read this white paper for details about the SCW Security Configuration Database schema and how to author and register custom extensions for use by the wizard.

Learn about recommended troubleshooting steps for SCW policy configuration, deployment, and analysis.

Get the SCW MUI Pack for multilingual user interface support for the Security Configuration Wizard.