How do I... Configure Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 Remote Access?

by Erik Eckel | 05-02-07

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Configure password policy requirements at the same time you configure remote access to ensure heightened security

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The wizard will appear to have finished its work. But right when you believe the task is complete, another dialog box will appear. The Remote Access Wizard presents the opportunity to enable password policies, which is highly recommended.

To set password policies, click Yes.
The Configure Password Policies menu box appears. Set the requirements as you prefer (the three options are password length, complexity, and change requirements).
Specify when the password policies should take effect (the default setting is three days).
Click OK.

Remote access, necessitating usernames with the password requirements you specified, are now enabled. Before remote systems can connect, of course, you must ensure your firewall is configured to forward the appropriate port traffic. Most administrators will wish to open several ports with a standard SBS install, including:

25 (for SMTP e-mail)
443 (for HTTP SSL for Remote Web Workplace and OWA)
4125 (required for Remote Web Workplace)
1701 (for LT2P), 1723 (for VPN PPTP)
4125 and 3389 (for Remote Desktop administration and terminal services connections)