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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.

How to manage user rights, patches and Group Policy

May 2nd, 2008 by dnielson

In this installment of our Ask the Security Expert Roundup podcast series, we explain how you can learn to manage user rights, Windows patches and Group Policy in Windows by visiting our IT Knowledge Exchange, a forum driven by the security pro for the security pro.

Highlights:

  • (0:57) How do I know if my Windows patches have been implemented?
  • (2:17) How can I allow folder access but prevent folder deletion?
  • (4:35) What settings should I use to deny accidental file deletion in a shared folder?
  • (6:03) How can I restrict software installation with Group Policy?
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    Microsoft Office security; malware on Web create buzz

    January 10th, 2008 by dnielson

    Learn about setting permissions in Windows folders, Group Policy (GPO) errors and how you can use Group Policy to manage proxy server settings in this installment of “Ask the Security expert” roundup podcast series.

    Highlights:

  • (0:50) Is it possible to set permissions on a folder so users can write files to that folder but not overwrite any permissions?
  • (1:40) Why do I receive the error message, “Failed to open Group Policy Object. You may not have appropriate rights”?
  • (2:53) How can we use Group Policy to manage proxy server settings for certain desktops (and not laptops) within a particular subnet — for each subnet per computer and not per user?
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    Windows server security: Security expert roundup

    December 10th, 2007 by dnielson

    In this month’s “Ask the Security Expert” roundup, learn about file management in Windows Server 2003, authentication best practices in Windows Small Business Server 2003 and some good settings for improved Internet security management.

    Highlights:

  • (0:54) File management on a Windows Server 2003 NAS system
  • (2:13) Better access management in a Windows Small Business Server 2003 system
  • (3:07) User settings for Internet security management.
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    Posted in Uncategorized, authentication, Identity and access management, Windows Server 2003, File management, Internet security | 1 Comment »