Browse by Tags
Forefront Client Security: Using a Group Policy Object (GPO) to Harden Service and Registry Key Entries for the Forefront Client Security SP1 Agent on a Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 Workstation
In order to improve availability of the Forefront Client Security SP1 Agent on Target Workstations and Servers it is important to reduce the number of Users and Groups who can manage these Services. This concept termed 'least privilege' is part of the broader goal of improving Service Availability while permitting appropriate access to the Forefront Client Security SP1 Graphical User Interface...
Configuration Steps: Using the 'netstat' Command to determine if a Port is Open in Windows 2008 or Windows Vista
Configuration Steps: Using the 'netstat' Command to determine if a Port is Open in Windows 2008 or Windows Vista The 'netstat' command has been around for many years and on multiple Operating Systems. We will briefly review 3 netstat parameters useful on both Windows 2008 and Windows Vista. If you have ever been asked the question by a colleague, 'How do I tell if RDP is listening...
Group Policy Reference Material Updates for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Group Policy Reference Material Updates for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista There are a number of update documents and tools for Group Policy suited for Windows 2008 and Windows Vista. Here is a compiled listing for configuring Group Policy settings for these (and prior versions) of the Windows Operating System. Templates Administrative Templates for Windows Server 2008 (admx files) Windows Vista...
Automated Installation Kit for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 2008
Automated Installation Kit for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 2008 An updated .ISO Image for the Automated Installation Kit for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 2008 is now available from the Microsoft Download Web Site. The Automated Installation Kit for Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 2008 (or simply AIK for short) provides the Reference Materials and Tools to automate deployment of both Operating Systems...
Security Audit Events for Windows 2008 and Windows Vista
Security Audit Events for Windows 2008 and Windows Vista I field numerous questions from Clients regarding Security Audit Event values when configuring Security Settings and SC Operations Manager 2007 Monitors and Rules. Finally, a single Worksheet has been generated by Microsoft which begins to document Security Audit Events instead of referencing 3 or 5 'Security Guides' that partially reference...
