This is simply incorrect, as MSP2.0 DOES provide packet-filtering
capabilities. Volker, it might be a good idea to download and run the trial
version of MSP2.0, and actually familiarize yourself with its capabilities,
before making such statement.
Brian Steele
----- Original Message -----
From: "Volker Tanger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 5:27 AM
Subject: Re: Microsoft Proxy
> Greetings!
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Microsoft Claims that its Proxy Server is an extensible firewall and
> > integrated web cache server. Can some one tell me why nobody takes them
> > seriously. I have the software can I trust it as a fire wall.
>
> The MS Proxy only is a HTTP (and socks) proxy with quite limited URL
> filtering options. It does _NOT_ have any firewall capabilities - not even
> simplest packet filtering. Lacking even this elemental firewall
> capabilities, noone can take Microsofts claim for the MS Proxy to be a
> firewall for serious.
>
> The proxy could be used - like any other proxy - as secure(d) gateway if
> configured correctly and bastionated. And if you know that the MS Proxy
> only is a plugin for the IIS which is notorious for its security
> problems...
>
> Bye
> Volker
>
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