windows-itpro-docs/windows/security/operating-system-security/network-security/windows-firewall/understanding-the-windows-firewall-with-advanced-security-design-process.md

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Understand WFAS Deployment (Windows)	Resources for helping you understand the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS) Design Process	windows-client	conceptual	09/08/2021	✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/supported-versions-windows-client" target="_blank">Windows 10 and later</a> ✅ <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/release-health/windows-server-release-info" target="_blank">Windows Server 2016 and later</a>

Understanding the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security Design Process

Designing any deployment starts by performing several important tasks:

• Identifying your windows defender firewall with advanced security design goals

• Mapping your implementation goals to a Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security design

After you identify your implementation goals and map them to a Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security design, you can begin documenting the design based on the processes that are described in the following topics:

• Designing A Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security Strategy

• Planning Your Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security Design

Next: Identifying Your Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security Design Goals