How do I apply a security baseline to Windows 2008 R2?

Question

I've setup a Windows 2008 R2 server with an Active Directory Domain Services role. I would like to apply the Specialized Security – Limited Functionality (SSLF) security baseline to it, but am unsure how to go about this.

I have downloaded and installed Security Compliance Manager tool. I think I need to use some file from this, but am unsure which one and how to apply it to the 2008 Server. I am really new to all this so step by step guides would be greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Has been replaced by the SCM toolkit: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=fb8b981f-227c-4af6-a44b-b115696a80ac&displaylang=en

Over view of SCM toolkit: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/microsoft-security-compliance-manager-scm.aspx

SCM getting started guide: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/microsoft-security-compliance-manager-scm-getting-started.aspx

SCM frequently asked questions: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/microsoft-security-compliance-manager-scm-frequently-asked-questions-faq.aspx

Windows 2008 security resource book: http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Server-2008-Security-Resource/dp/0735625042/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294339984&sr=8-1