How to Disable Firewall in Windows Server 2012 R2
In this article, we will learn that how we can disable the firewall in windows server although disabling a firewall is not a good option until and unless you are in an organization that is using hardware firewall all over the organization and you are working as a network administrator so you have decided to disable the software firewall.
Windows firewall with advanced security is a host-based firewall which means that it is located between the boundary of internal and external network and it can provide the variety of services. By default, the firewall is enabled in windows server so let’s begin with the procedure, the first log into the windows server as in this case we will disable the firewall in windows server 2012 R2.
Open the server manager either from the taskbar or search it by pressing the windows button. Once server manager is opened click on tools.
Scroll down and click on “windows firewall with advanced security” and it will open up a new window console.
As there are three types of profile showing up in windows firewall with advanced security so we will have to disable all of them. Click on windows profile properties in overview tab. It will open up a new windows console.
Domain Profile tab is automatically selected and it is that profile which is used for a domain environment. Click on the drop down option against firewall state and select off.
Click apply and select the “Private Profile” tab as the private profile is used for a network where you work or you can trust.
Click on drop-down option against firewall state and select off.
Click apply and select the last “Public Profile” tab as its name is suggesting this profile is used for the networks at public places.
Click on drop-down option against firewall state and select off.
Click apply and then press “Ok” to close the window and this is how we can disable the firewall on windows server.
