How do I use the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in?

Start the MMC snap-in (mmc.exe)

Add the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in (Console – Add/Remove Snap-in – Add – Security Configuration and Analysis – Add – Close – OK)

Right click on the Security Configuration and Analysis route and select ‘Open database’

Enter a new name and click Open (e.g. titanic.sdb)

Select a template to use, e.g. securedc.inf and click Open

Right click on the root and select ‘Analyze Computer Now…’

Select a location for the log and click OK

After the analysis if you select a branch entries will have one of 3 options
- A green tick means it meets the templates required value
- A red cross means it does not meet the templates required value
- A generic icon means the value is not defined in the template
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To apply the changes right click on the root and select ‘Configure Computer Now’