Enabling TLS 1.2 On Windows Server Essentials
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Last updated: January 3, 2024 23
The latest release of WSE RemoteApp (Version 1.255.1836.0 or greater) now allows you to enable TLS 1.2 on Windows Server Essentials, while disabling TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1, in order to enhance the security of SSL connections made with the server, and to comply with the latest compliance standards for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). It has long been thought that TLS 1.0 could not be disabled on an Essentials server since it is required for client-to-server communications (such as client computer backups, connecting client computers to the server via http://<YourServerName>/connect, etc.). However, it has recently been brought to my attention that this actually can be achieved when specific .NET Framework security settings are added to both the server and to ALL of your client computers. With TLS 1.2 enabled, and TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 disabled, you will be able to obtain an A+ grade (as of this writing), from the SSL Labs SSL Server Test site for your Essentials server’s built-in Remote Web Access websites.
Enabling TLS 1.2 On Windows Server Essentials
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: January 3, 2024 23
The latest release of WSE RemoteApp (Version 1.255.1836.0 or greater) now allows you to enable TLS 1.2 on Windows Server Essentials, while disabling TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1, in order to enhance the security of SSL connections made with the server, and to comply with the latest compliance standards for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). It has long been thought that TLS 1.0 could not be disabled on an Essentials server since it is required for client-to-server communications (such as client computer backups, connecting client computers to the server via http://<YourServerName>/connect, etc.). However, it has recently been brought to my attention that this actually can be achieved when specific .NET Framework security settings are added to both the server and to ALL of your client computers. With TLS 1.2 enabled, and TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 disabled, you will be able to obtain an A+ grade (as of this writing), from the SSL Labs SSL Server Test site for your Essentials server’s built-in Remote Web Access websites.