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For hardening Windows 2008 + R2 Server:<br />
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<a href="https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/27313845/Hardening-Windows-2008-Server-through-GPO.html" rel="ugc">Securing Windows Server 2008 and Active Directory</a>
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For hardening Windows 2008 + R2 Server:

Securing Windows Server 2008 and Active Directory [https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/27313845/Hardening-Windows-2008-Server-through-GPO.html]

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I was wondering if anyone could give me a good lockdown template to create a group policy at work. &nbsp;I know this is vague, but what are some of the best choices to create in a safe environment? &nbsp;There are so many polices from 2008 that have been added, I just don't know which ones are the best to use or some that are ok.
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I was wondering if anyone could give me a good lockdown template to create a group policy at work.  I know this is vague, but what are some of the best choices to create in a safe environment?  There are so many polices from 2008 that have been added, I just don't know which ones are the best to use or some that are ok.

simpe group policy for server 2008 r2

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