How to create a security template for hardening

Hi!

To create and apply a customized security template I did the following:

Use a template based in Security Compliance Manager

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc677002.aspx

Deploy a temporal standalone WS 2012 R2 to do tests

Import the .inf file exported from GPO Backup (folder) option in SCM to a Security Template mmc and then modify all options you want.

Add Security Configuration and Analysis snapin, import your template .inf and then execute the analyze option, remember to use a new database.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742512.aspx#EFAA

Save configurations as inf file and it will be your security template for hardening.

Regards