Configuring win2k3 server as a proxy

[anubis7000]

Hi,

I have a newbie question about win2k3 server.

Can i config win2k3 server as a fully functional proxy server (packet inspection, caching, etc.) or do I need ISA?

If it can be done can someone post some general methods of configuration?

thnx

 

[pagy]

You can configure 2003 as a proxy but it is by no means an all singing and dancing proxy. It's a very basic product; You can do basic packet filtering, if I rememeber rightly it doesn't do caching.

You configure it by using Routing and remote access

My preference would be to go with ISA, it's more secure, acts as an application gateway, powerful web caching and a true firewall


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[anubis7000]

thnx fr the reply

however, how would i config win2k3 to do packet filtering as a proxy?

thnx

 

[MiniOrganMorgan]

Win2K3 can't do packet filtering as a proxy straight out of the box - as far as I know. You'll need some 3rd party solution.