Desktop Management Depot:
A SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com podcast
The Desktop Depot podcast series keeps IT admins up to speed with the latest desktop management news and expert advice, including tips on desktop virtualization, security, OS management, desktop migration and more.
June 26th, 2008 by dnielson
If you look at 100 different Windows shops, chances are you’ll see 100 different configurations with 100 sets of unique problems. Because of this, many admins are forced to configure Windows user rights in their own special way to get their desired user permission settings. In this podcast, learn about some user rights configuration issues that your peers have experienced in their organizations.
Highlights:
(0:53) Can I change my domain policy to add new machines with different access permissions?
(1:51) Why can users who are not admins modify network files?
(2:47) How can I force a privilege refresh in Windows Vista?

Configure user rights in Windows systems [4:09m]:
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June 6th, 2008 by dnielson
This month, security expert Kevin Beaver joins us to share his experiences with Windows Vista and XP SP3. Hear about what could go wrong with Vista and XP SP3, including antivirus incompatibilities. Also, beware of what kinds of common security issues could be going unchecked in your Windows network. Are you up to date with Windows patches? Is your Windows shop configured properly? Are your Windows servers secure? Find out in the June installment of our “What’s hot in Windows security” podcast series.
Highlights:
(0:41) The latest info on Windows XP SP3 and why you should keep up with security testing
(4:30) Security demons that might be in your organization
(7:11) Windows 7’s potential impact on the security landscape

Antivirus incompatibilities in Windows XP SP 3 [10:08m]:
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