Local volumes will be formatted using NTFS.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000213

SV-32248r1_rule Local volumes will be formatted using NTFS.

Vulnerability discussion

This is a category 1 finding because the ability to set access permissions and audit critical directories and files is only available by using the NTFS file system. The capability to assign access permissions to file objects is a DoD policy requirement.

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Open Windows Explorer and use the Properties function on each fixed local partition/drive to examine the File System specified on the General tab. If the File System does not specify NTFS, then this is a finding. Documentable Explanation: Some hardware vendors create a small FAT partition to store troubleshooting and recovery data. No other files should be stored here. This requirement should be documented with the IAO.

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Format all partitions/drives to use NTFS.

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