Need some advice: Win 2003 Firewall remote install options.

I'm setting up a Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition for hosting (IIS 6; Plesk; Gene6FTP) and I need to replace the built-in Windows Firewall with something a bit more robust. The problem is I'm not sure which SW firewall is best for a server and if any of them can be installed remotely. From what I understand most firewall packages will lock me out completely upon install leaving me stuck with submitting a ticket until someone can temporarily disable it back down at the data center.

As for price, I'd like to stay in the $100 and under category (it's just for a single server), annual subscriptions are fine, and I'd prefer something which offers a good level of protection even if it takes up a bit more processor cycles than it should.

I know Zone Alarm Pro is recommended for the desktop and the price and features are great but it's not meant for a server, is it? I've also looked into the discontinued Kerio Server Firewall (http://www.kerio.com/ksf_home.html) and see that Sunbelt now offers a Kerio "personal" Firewall for $19.95 (http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Kerio.cfm). I've also tried to find a copy of the Sysgate firewall but that's been discontinued. The only other names I've heard tossed around were Deerfield's Visnetic Firewall and of Course Norton.

Can anyone offer up a good candidate?

 

 

 

 

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