Title

Windows services that are critical for directory server operation must be configured for automatic startup. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Active Directory (AD) is dependent on several Windows services. If one or more of these services is not configured for automatic startup, AD functions may be partially or completely unavailable until the services are manually started. This could result in a failure to replicate data or to support client authentication and authorization requests.

Check Content

Run "services.msc" to display the Services console. Verify the Startup Type for the following Windows services: - Active Directory Domain Services - DFS Replication - DNS Client - DNS server - Group Policy Client - Intersite Messaging - Kerberos Key Distribution Center - NetLogon - Windows Time (not required if another time synchronization tool is implemented to start automatically) If the Startup Type for any of these services is not Automatic, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Ensure the following services that are critical for directory server operation are configured for automatic startup. - Active Directory Domain Services - DFS Replication - DNS Client - DNS server - Group Policy Client - Intersite Messaging - Kerberos Key Distribution Center - NetLogon - Windows Time (not required if another time synchronization tool is implemented to start automatically)

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-226079r794798_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-226079

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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