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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.

NAP and encryption can improve Vista security

July 10th, 2008 by dnielson

In this podcast, Brien Posey discusses how to live with Windows Vista, including why admins should use NAP in Vista, why they should use a Windows Server 2008 controller and how encryption in Vista can go wrong.

Highlights:

  • (0:42) How can NAP aid Windows security?
  • (1:33) Why should admins who run Vista use a Windows Server 2008 domain controller?
  • (2:12) How do you set up a Windows Server 2008 domain controller in Vista?
  • (2:30) Is there a downside to encryption in Vista?
  • (2:56) Data loss horror stories
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Group Policy, Windows Server 2008, Network user rights | 1 Comment »

    Configure user rights in Windows systems

    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?
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    Posted in Windows Vista, Group Policy, Identity and access management, Network user rights | 1 Comment »

    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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    Posted in Group Policy, File management, Network user rights, Patches | No Comments »

    Group Policy Object security in Windows

    February 28th, 2008 by dnielson

    Learn about Group Policy Object (GPO) security in this month’s “Ask the Security Expert” roundup. We discuss how to use GPOs to manage Windows user rights, making changes at the Organizational Unit (OU) level and how a GPO could hinder VPN security testing.

    Highlights:

  • (1:07) Using GPOs to manage Windows user rights
  • (2:22) How to make changes at the Organizational Unit (OU) level
  • (3:17) Granting access to specific users with Group Policy
  • (5:15) Is a GPO blocking my VPN security scan?
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    Posted in Group Policy, VPN security, Network user rights | No Comments »

    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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    Posted in Uncategorized, Group Policy, malware, File management, Internet security | No Comments »