Russell Smith is an independent IT consultant. He has been working in IT since 2000, specializing in systems management and security. Email address: rms45@rsitc.com
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App-V Streaming and Sequencing
App-V has a server component to let the client stream virtual applications on demand from a server and run apps offline. IT departments can sequence programs once and stream them to desktops and terminal servers without testing for application conflicts.
Windows IT Pro
June 1, 2009
App-V Security
Use App-V's SystemGuard, MSI utility, and Sequencer to deploy virtual applications seamlessly in secured environments, protecting the integrity of desktops and terminal servers.
Windows IT Pro
How to Allow Shortcuts When Using SRP on Windows XP Workstations
If you enable Software Restriction Policy (SRP) and set the default security level to Disallowed on Windows XP workstations, the built-in rules won't allow users to launch applications from desktop shortcuts. Here's a workaround to allow shortcuts.
Windows IT Pro
Ease Security Headaches
Review some common security aggravations—such as ad-hoc wireless networks, Internet Explorer’s password AutoComplete feature, UAC improvements, third-party application updates, and application virtualization—and learn how to handle them.
Windows IT Pro
VIPRE Enterprise 3.1
Sunbelt Software’s latest version of its VIPRE antivirus product is easy to use and delivers basic virus protection, but the product lacks scalability.
Windows IT Pro
Secure Active Directory With XML-Based Templates
Microsoft's new .admx template format lets you centrally store admin files and reduces the amount of data you need to replicate between DCs. You can even create custom .admx templates to suit your needs.
Windows IT Pro
August 8, 2008
Configuring SSL VPNs for Secure Public-Terminal Connections
Windows Vista SP1 and Server 2008 users can use SSL VPNs to securely connect to remote sites from public terminals. Use this guide to configure a secure VPN using Microsoft's new VPN protocol, SSTP, and HTTPS without installing additional client software.
Windows IT Pro
June 5, 2008
Secure Your Desktops Using SRPs’ Hidden Security Levels
Enterprise users who operate workstations and laptops as administrators pose a security risk. Learn how software restriction policies (SRPs), restricted access tokens, and the Runas command can limit exposure to malicious code and maintain productivity.
Windows IT Pro
June 5, 2008
Introduction to Software Restriction Policies
Microsoft introduced software restriction policies (Safer) in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP so administrators could block hostile code and dangerous applications. Here is a short introduction to how Safer identifies and shuts out malicious programs.
Windows IT Pro
February 14, 2008
3 Issuers of Digital Certificates
In Outlook 2007, the S/MIME standard requires that email messages be encrypted with a digital certificate, and in other programs, adding a certificate to a document provides authentication and integrity. Obtain a certificate from one of three entities.
Windows IT Pro
Windows Without Windows
Windows Server 2008 introduces Server Core, which dispenses with the GUI for a leaner, more secure system. A few basic commands will get you going with this new OS version.
Windows IT Pro
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Deep Dive into VMware vSphere, eLearning Series Join John Savill to explore the major functionality capabilities of the vSphere virtualization platform, including identification of the changes from ESX 3.5.
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