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The beta version of the Windows® Server 2008 R2 Security Baseline is now available!

Meet your business-critical needs and elevate the security of Windows Server 2008 R2 with this new security baseline. It combines best-practice guidance with the Security Compliance Manager (SCM) tool to help you plan, deploy, and monitor the security of your Windows Server 2008 R2 servers. Preview this new security baseline, and get the knowledge to effectively deploy and monitor your security baseline for Windows Server 2008 R2 faster and easier.

This beta security baseline for Windows Server 2008 R2 is formatted for easy import using SCM. You must first join the program (https://connect.microsoft.com/InvitationUse.aspx?ProgramID=5758&InvitationID=SOLC-2WBV-24MY&SiteID=715) and then use the Download link found in the upper left hand corner of the Connect page. You will find detailed instructions about how to import the download file into SCM on the program description page.

If you are not already a member of the beta program, click here to join.

For members, click here to go to the program description page.

• Learn more about the Security Compliance Manager.
• Download the Security Compliance Manager.

Please send any questions or comments to the Solution Accelerators security team: Secwish@microsoft.com.