Scans a computer for insecure configuration settings.Checks for available updates to the operating system, Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC), MSXML (Microsoft XML Parser).MBSA performs the following actions during a scan: For the Operating System and Microsoft Office minimum requirements, please see the information at.SQL Server 2000 or MSDE 2.0 (required for SQL vulnerability checks).IIS 5.0, 5.1 or 6.0 (required for IIS vulnerability checks).The latest Windows Update Agent (WUA) client. MBSA automatically updates computers that need an updated WUA client if Configure computers for Microsoft Update and scanning prerequisites is selected.In order to perform a scan you MUST have administrator privileges.Getting Startedīefore installing MBSA, make sure that your computer meets the following minimum requirements: Note: System administrators who wish to use the command line tool for scanning multiples systems remotely should refer to Microsoft’s How To: Use the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.
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This document explains how to use MBSA from the graphical user interface (GUI). After you run a MBSA scan, the tool will provide you with specific suggestions for remediating security vulnerabilities. An MBSA scan can reduce and eliminate possible threats caused by security configuration problems and missing security updates. The Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is a software tool that helps determine the security of your Windows computer based on Microsoft’s security recommendations. MBSA can be used to improve your security management process by analyzing a computer or a group of computers and detecting missing patches/updates and common security misconfigurations.