How do you manage Windows Firewall settings on a Windows Server for network security?

[ProfRon]

I remember messing with Windows Firewall on my server last week. You just click the start button first. Then search for firewall. It pops up quick.

You see the main window there. I always check if it's running. You toggle it on with one click. That blocks junk from sneaking in.

Want to let something through? I add a rule easy. You pick the program or port. Then say allow or block. It saves fast.

I poke around the advanced tab sometimes. You set profiles for domain or private. That keeps things tight on your network.

If something acts weird, I check the logs. You view blocked stuff there. Helps spot trouble quick.

You restart the server after big changes. I do that to make sure it sticks. No big drama usually.

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