From be78bddafa423e1809ab8b4e0db7b0ec91d326e3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Markus Sarcletti <56821677+msarcletti@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:59:55 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Learn Editor: Update configure.md --- .../network-security/windows-firewall/configure.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/operating-system-security/network-security/windows-firewall/configure.md b/windows/security/operating-system-security/network-security/windows-firewall/configure.md index b8e9d793fc..f6540ef8df 100644 --- a/windows/security/operating-system-security/network-security/windows-firewall/configure.md +++ b/windows/security/operating-system-security/network-security/windows-firewall/configure.md @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ This article contains examples how to configure Windows Firewall rules using the ## Access the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security console -If you're configuring devices joined to an Active Directory domain, to complete these procedures you must be a member of the Domain Administrators group, or otherwise have delegated permissions to modify the GPOs in the domain. To access the *Windows Firewall with Advanced Security* console, [create or edit](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc754740(v=ws.11)) a group policy object (GPO) and expand the nodes **Computer Configuration** > **Policies** > **Windows Settings** > **Security Settings** > **Windows Firewall with Advanced Security**. +If you're configuring devices joined to an Active Directory domain, to complete these procedures you must be a member of the Domain Administrators group, or otherwise have delegated permissions to modify the GPOs in the domain. To access the *Windows Firewall with Advanced Security* console, [create or edit](/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-r2-and-2008/cc754740(v=ws.11)) a group policy object (GPO) and expand the nodes **Computer Configuration** > **Policies** > **Windows Settings** > **Security Settings** > **Windows Firewall with Advanced Security**. Pay attention to the [Group policy processing considerations][GPPC] when using Group Policy. If you are configuring a single device, you must have administrative rights on the device. In which case, to access the *Windows Firewall with Advanced Security* console, select START, type `wf.msc`, and press ENTER. @@ -176,3 +176,5 @@ Using the two rules configured as described in this topic helps to protect your 1. On the **Action** page, select **Allow the connection**, and then select **Next** 1. On the **Profile** page, select the network location types to which this rule applies, and then select **Next** 1. On the **Name** page, type a name and description for your rule, and then select **Finish** + +[GPPC]: /windows/security/operating-system-security/network-security/windows-firewall/tools#group-policy-processing-considerations \ No newline at end of file