Services Not Allowed; Description; Test Properties; How Does This Affect Me - Extreme Networks AG200 User Manual

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Services Not Allowed

Description

This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system is running only compliant
services.

Test Properties

Enter a list of services that are not allowed on connecting endpoints. Separate additional services with a
carriage return. Use the service names found in the Start>>Settings>>Control Panel>>Administrative
Tools>>services application. For example:
Telnet
Messenger
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager

How Does this Affect Me?

Services are Windows operating system applications that run automatically, without manual
intervention.
Services explained:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/guidance/serversecurity/tcg/tcgch07n.mspx
How to identify the services running in a process:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/2000/server/scriptguide/en-us/
sas_ser_arwi.mspx
Tips on Windows XP services:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm

What do I need to do?

For services you never use, disable the service. For services you may use occasionally, change the
startup type from automatic to manual.
How to change the service startup type:
1 Select Start>>Settings>>Control Panel>>Administrative Tools>>Services.
2 Right-click on a service and select Properties.
3 Select Manual or Disabled from the Startup type drop-down list.
4 Click OK.
5 Close the Services window.
6 Close the Administrative Tools window.
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