Windows Firewall Configuration Provider 1.2.3412

The Windows Firewall Configuration Provider is a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) provider that allows remote configuration of the Windows Firewall service on local and remote systems.

To use the Windows Firewall Configuration Provider, you can use any scripting or programming language that supports WMI. You can also use tools like Windows PowerShell or WBEMTest to interact with the provider.

Some examples of tasks that can be performed using the Windows Firewall Configuration Provider include creating and managing firewall rules, enabling or disabling the firewall service, and configuring network profiles for different network types.

The Windows Firewall Configuration Provider is available on all editions of Windows Vista and later operating systems. It is not available on Windows XP or earlier versions of Windows.

The Windows Firewall Configuration Provider exposes a set of WMI classes that represent different aspects of the Windows Firewall service. These classes can be queried, modified, or deleted using WMI-based tools and scripts.

No, the Windows Firewall Configuration Provider can only be used to manage the built-in Windows Firewall service. It cannot be used to manage third-party firewall software from other vendors.

Yes, the Windows Firewall Configuration Provider follows the same security model as other WMI providers. Access to the provider is controlled by permissions assigned to user accounts, and all interactions with the provider are subject to Windows Firewall rules and policies.

Yes, there are other methods available for managing the Windows Firewall service, including the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security console, Group Policy settings, and the netsh command-line tool.

Yes, the Windows Firewall Configuration Provider can be used to manage firewall settings on both local and remote systems as long as the appropriate permissions are configured for WMI access.

Yes, the Windows Firewall Configuration Provider can be used in conjunction with other management tools or scripts that support WMI-based configuration. This allows for greater flexibility in managing firewall settings across large numbers of systems in an enterprise environment.