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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...
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The Windows Deployment Services team has offered a Step by Step Guide to deploying WDS in March 2008. The author, Trina Gorman and editor, Katie Cumming offer good insight into a simple WDS deployment. I point out this Guide at this late date as I have observed a number of Clients who currently use Windows...
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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...
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In May 2008 Microsoft made available the download for Virtual PC 2007 SP1. I still have several workstations in the ITPS Lab that use Virtual PC 2007 so I will make the move to update these machines to the latest Virtual PC 2007 codebase. The 'buzz' with Windows 2008 and Hyper-V have been so...
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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 on Port TCP 3389 for...
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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...
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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...
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The document titled 'IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Security with Microsoft Windows' has been updated as of January 2008. If you are attempting to understand how the Windows Platform offers Windows Services utilizing IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Security incorporating mainstream Wireless Network Devices...
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Ok - I admit to totally missing this one in August 2007 (which is rare as I am usually working on something that requires scouring the Microsoft Download Web Site)! It's the Group Policy Diagnostic Best Practice Analyzer and it is supported on a number of Workstation and Server OS Versions from Microsoft...
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Several months back I encountered an Error 0x8007045D when attempting a Full Backup in Windows Vista to a Portable USB 2.0 Hard Disk. I did a bit of research and discovered that others were having similar problems. Based on the fact that a Backup/Restore Capability is so critical to day to day operations...
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You can manage Windows Vista using the numerous new Windows Vista Group Policy settings. One important note - to use the Windows Vista Group Policy settings you must login to a Windows Vista Management Workstation (that includes the Group Policy Managment Console SP1+ by Default) to manage the Windows...
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I will be offering a brief (45 Minute) presentation at the ITEC 2007 Event on Thursday, June 28, 2007 focused on Windows Vista for Business and Office 2007 Key Features. If you are considering Windows Vista or Office 2007 for Business Use you will find this Session of interest. ITEC 2007 Main Page Lynn...
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If you have ever wondered what types of Analysis and Comparison occur within Microsoft - here's a good example. Security is a Journey - not a destination (to quote a famous Security Analyst). The Journey continues! Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (July – December 2006) Lynn Lunik Independent...
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Here's an Online document with a variety of useful migration tips for moving from Windows XP to Windows Vista. Windows Vista Migration Step-by-Step Guide Lynn Lunik Independent Security Consultant Windows(R) Platform IT Pro Secure Corporation and exchangesummit.net http://itprosecure.com and http...
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If you are considering an upgrade from WinXP SP2 to Vista take a look at this Utility. Here's the detail from the Download Page: "This software installs Windows Easy Transfer on a Windows XP-based PC. This software is already built into Windows Vista, so it is not necessary to install it on...
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I opted to try one of the new features of Windows Vista (in my case I am running Windows Vista Ultimate) - ReadyBoost. What ReadyBoost offers is additional Swap File capacity using a USB Memory Stick (USB Drive). There are some specifics on what Versions of Windows Vista ReadyBoost functions with and...
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If you work with Remote Installation Services (RIS) in Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 it's important to consider RIS is now WDS for Windows Vista on Windows 2003 R2. Here is a 'Step-by-Step Guide' I found useful when configuring WDS for Windows Vista Image generation. Windows 2003 R2 Windows...
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This utility from Microsoft collects Hardware Inventory Data generating automated Reports specific to Hardware Configuration (Workstations) in a Small/Medium Sized Business. Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Lynn Lunik Independent Security Consultant Windows(R) Platform IT Pro Secure Corporation and...
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Here is the URL for Virtual PC 2007 of the Microsoft Download Site. Important Note specific to supported Operating Systems that act as the 'Host Operating System" from Microsoft Web Site: " Virtual PC 2007 runs on: Windows Vista™ Business; Windows Vista™ Enterprise; Windows...
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The ACT 5.0 provides the ability to better understand if existing applications or applications considered for purchase are compatible with Windows Vista. Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 Lynn Lunik Independent Security Consultant Windows(R) Platform IT Pro Secure Corporation and exchangesummit...
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Reference Security Guide for Windows Vista. Windows Vista Security Guide Lynn Lunik Independent Security Consultant Windows(R) Platform IT Pro Secure Corporation and exchangesummit.net http://itprosecure.com and http://www.exchangesummit.net blog <at> itprosecure.com
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A useful Utility in determining the feasiblity of moving to Windows Vista. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0 Lynn Lunik Independent Security Consultant Windows(R) Platform IT Pro Secure Corporation and exchangesummit.net http://itprosecure.com and http://www.exchangesummit.net blog <at> itprosecure...
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Here is the reference URL for the Windows Automated Installation Kit. This Kit derives most of the resources used in initiating, developing, modifying and maintaining a Windows Vista Image (OS Image) in a Corporate Environment. Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) Lynn Lunik Independent Security...
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References these URLs for insights into recommended hardware specifications for the various Editions of Windows Vista. Windows Vista Enterprise Hardware Planning Guidance Hardware Manufacturer's CPU and Graphics Processor Capabilities Lynn Lunik Independent Security Consultant Windows(R) Platform...
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These documents were useful when beginning to consider whether to 'upgrade in place' or develop 'new installations' of Windows Vista. Windows Vista Step-by-Step Guides for IT Professionals Lynn Lunik Independent Security Consultant Windows(R) Platform IT Pro Secure Corporation and exchangesummit...
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Here's a link to a useful 'general comparison table' between the various Editions of Windows Vista. Windows Vista Editions Comparison Table Lynn Lunik Independent Security Consultant Windows(R) Platform IT Pro Secure Corporation and exchangesummit.net http://itprosecure.com and http://www...