Domain Controller

Check Description

This check identifies whether the computer that is being scanned is a domain controller.

For a Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT® domain, a domain controller is the server that authenticates domain logons, and maintains the security policy and the security accounts master database for the domain. Domain controllers manage user access to a network, which includes logging on, authentication, and access to the directory and shared resources. Domain controllers also contain all domain user accounts, including key administrator accounts. For these reasons, domain controllers should be considered key resources that need strong protection.

Additional Information

When to create a domain controller