Use this page to specify whether to create Windows Firewall exceptions as part of the setup process for the communication ports Essentials 2007 needs to use to manage computers. You must be logged on with Domain Administrator or Group Policy Administrator credentials for this page to be displayed.
These exceptions are required for the Management Server to function properly, to install agents on managed computers and for managed computers to communicate with the Management Server. For more information on setting up Windows Firewall exceptions locally, see How to Change Windows Firewall Exceptions for System Center Essentials.
This page contains the options described in the following table.
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Yes, create Windows Firewall exceptions |
Allows Essentials 2007 to automatically set up the Windows Firewall exceptions listed on the page. You must be logged on with Domain Administrator or Group Policy Administrator credentials to select this option. |
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No, do not create Windows Firewall exceptions |
Requires you to create firewall exceptions on the Essentials 2007 management server and on managed computers, if you are using firewalls in your environment. |