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Securing Microsoft Windows Server

An objective, consensus-driven security guideline for the Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems.

A step-by-step checklist to secure Microsoft Windows Server:

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For Microsoft Windows Server 2.4.0 (CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (non-R2) Benchmark version 2.4.0)

CIS has worked with the community since 2009 to publish a benchmark for Microsoft Windows Server.

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For Microsoft Windows Server (CIS Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Benchmark version 2.6.0)
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