Does W2K3 Server Enterprise really need 3rd party firewall ?

I need to be able to access internet with this W2K3 PC from time to
time. Do I really need a 3rd party firewall ?. Since I have tried
Outpost Pro 2.1 and Norton Corp Client 8.12, it creats tons problem
here and there, especially with the SQL Server 2000 enterprise
installed.
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Anyone please share their experience if have similar odd setup.

Hi,

Of course, it is strongly suggested. Perhaps a NAT device like a Linksys
router would be a good solution in your case. It may not have a firewall,
but at least the only ports open will be the ones you manually open, so if
you do get infected with a trojan horse or something similar, a remote
hacker shouldn't be able to connect

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"Nice4" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I need to be able to access internet with this W2K3 PC from time to
> time. Do I really need a 3rd party firewall ?. Since I have tried
> Outpost Pro 2.1 and Norton Corp Client 8.12, it creats tons problem
> here and there, especially with the SQL Server 2000 enterprise
> installed.
> *
> Anyone please share their experience if have similar odd setup.

On 1 Apr 2004 19:41:08 -0800, (E-Mail Removed) (Nice4) wrote:

>I need to be able to access internet with this W2K3 PC from time to
>time. Do I really need a 3rd party firewall ?. Since I have tried
>Outpost Pro 2.1 and Norton Corp Client 8.12, it creats tons problem
>here and there, especially with the SQL Server 2000 enterprise
>installed.
>*
>Anyone please share their experience if have similar odd setup.

A server should always have a separate hardware firewall. But the
personal firewalls you describe really aren't any different from what
you get with the built-in firewall, it's all up to which is easier for
you to configure properly.

Jeff

While I would not recommend for Domain Controllers (IPSec filters would be
better), I use ZoneAlarm Pro for my file and print servers, as well as
Windows 2003 machines I have set up as a workstation. While not
"officially" supported by Zone Labs, I have not had any issues. I suspect
they will support it before long, unless ICF gets the facelift that SP2 will
provide Windows XP.


"Nice4" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I need to be able to access internet with this W2K3 PC from time to
> time. Do I really need a 3rd party firewall ?. Since I have tried
> Outpost Pro 2.1 and Norton Corp Client 8.12, it creats tons problem
> here and there, especially with the SQL Server 2000 enterprise
> installed.
> *
> Anyone please share their experience if have similar odd setup.

Thanks for all suggestions. What I really mean is does W2K3 Server
offer its own protection enough ?
Or
As per suggestion that a router might help. I have a Netgear MR814
wireless router, but I no trust and/or confident that I can utilize
this router's firewall features fully, plus it is still an unknow,
whether this router's firewall is sufficiently enough ?
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More tips are welcome.