You have just installed a Windows 2003 server. What action should you take regarding the default shares?

The correct answer is B. Disable them. Default shares should be disabled, unless they are absolutely needed. They pose a significant security risk by providing a way for an intruder to enter your machine. Answer: A is incorrect. Whether this is a domain server, a DHCP server, a file server, or database server does…

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Options

ADisable them only if this is a domain server.
BDisable them.
CMake them hidden shares.
DLeave them, as they are needed for Windows Server operations.

How the community answered

(26 responses)

A
4% (1)
B
77% (20)
C
15% (4)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Default shares should be disabled, unless they are absolutely needed. They pose a significant security risk by providing a way for an intruder to enter your machine. Answer: A is incorrect. Whether this is a domain server, a DHCP server, a file server, or database server does not change the issue with shared drives/folders. Answer: C is incorrect. They cannot be hidden. Shared folders are, by definition, not hidden but rather available to users on the network. D is incorrect. These are not necessary for Windows Server operations.

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