How to Block Websites in ISA Server 2006

ISA server controls website access.

Internet Acceleration Server (ISA) is a part of Microsoft's Small Business Suite. The server provides administrators with the ability to control website browsing and Internet bandwidth. One option in the ISA console is the ability to block websites that are unauthorized by the company. This limits users' permissions to browse inappropriate material on the company network. ISA server filters are located in the main server console.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "All Programs." Click "Microsoft ISA Server" and select "ISA Management." The ISA console window opens.

2. Click the plus sign next to the icon labeled "Servers and Arrays." A list of servers is displayed. Click your ISA server name. Click the icon labeled "Policy Elements" in the list of server options.

3. Right-click the "Destinations" folder and select "New." In this sub-menu, click "Set." Enter the fully qualified domain name into the text box. You can also enter an IP address instead.

4. Click the "OK" button to save the settings. The website is now blocked on the network, and users are unable to browse the site in their browsers.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use the wildcard character to block website subdirectories. For instance, entering *.domain.com into the text box blocks all subdirectories in the domain.

References

• Microsoft: How To Prevent Users from Accessing Unauthorized Web Sites in ISA Server