Guardian Host Service

The Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service is a feature introduced in Windows Server 2019 that provides protection for server roles and features from accidental or malicious modification. This feature works by monitoring changes made to the server and taking action if any unauthorized changes are detected.

Function: The Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service provides the following functions:

1. Protection against accidental or unauthorized modification of server roles and features.
2. Detection and prevention of changes that can cause downtime or security vulnerabilities.
3. Automated remediation of unauthorized changes to server roles and features.

Usage Examples:

Here are some examples of how the Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service can be used:

1. Preventing unauthorized changes to Active Directory: With the Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service enabled, any changes made to Active Directory that are not authorized will be detected and prevented, ensuring the integrity of your Active Directory environment.
2. Protection against accidental changes to server roles and features: The Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service can prevent accidental changes to server roles and features, such as removing a critical service or modifying the settings of a feature that can cause downtime.
3. Automating remediation of unauthorized changes: If an unauthorized change is detected, the Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service can automatically remediate the change by restoring the original configuration of the server role or feature.

To enable the Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service, follow these steps:

1. Open the Server Manager on the Windows Server 2019 host.
2. Click on “Add roles and features” in the Dashboard.
3. Click “Next” until you reach the “Features” screen.
4. Scroll down and select “Windows Server Feature Guardian”.
5. Click “Next” and then “Install”.

Once installed, the Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service will automatically monitor changes made to the server and take action if any unauthorized changes are detected.

Windows Server Feature Guardian Host Service is a useful feature that can help protect your server roles and features from accidental or unauthorized modification. It provides automated remediation of unauthorized changes and ensures the integrity of your server environment.