Services Required; Description; Test Properties; How Does This Affect Me - Extreme Networks AG200 User Manual

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Services Required

Description

This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system is running the services
specified by your security standards.

Test Properties

Enter a list of services that are required for 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 always use, change the startup type to automatic.
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 Automatic 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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