Russell Smith
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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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18 results found for Russell Smith, displaying items 1 - 18
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August 28, 2008 |
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Use SteadyState to Manage Shared Computers
SteadyState lets you use Windows Disk Protection to roll back system partitions to a known state, configure computer and user restrictions, and schedule software updates.
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
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August 8, 2008 |
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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
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June 5, 2008 |
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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
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June 5, 2008 |
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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
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February 14, 2008 |
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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
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February 14, 2008 |
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Office 2007's Security Features in a Legacy Office Environment
Use Microsoft Office Isolated Conversion Environment (MOICE) to bring the more secure Office 2007 file formats to earlier Office versions. And learn about Office 2007's File Block, encryption, and authentication features.
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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December 13, 2007 |
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Advanced Group Policy Management Extends Group Policy Management Console
GPMC can't manage, control, and track the changes made by multiple administrators. But AGPM, part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance, lets you check GPOs in and out for editing and compare two versions of a GPO.
Windows IT Pro
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October 11, 2007 |
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Reduce Admin Risks
Improve security and limit risks from administrative users—check out several strategies that can help, including virtualization, running Windows Vista with User Account Control enabled, and using Group Policy to restrict access.
Windows IT Pro
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September 13, 2007 |
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Use IPsec to Isolate a Domain
You can prevent an infected machine from contaminating your network by creating a barrier to isolate your domain. Check out how to create an IPsec policy and use Group Policy to push it out.
Windows IT Pro
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August 16, 2007 |
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Use IPsec to Encrypt Data
IPsec's ability to encrypt data can help strengthen your defense-in-depth strategy. This primer on IPsec starts with the basic terminology and setup, then walks you through how to configure IPsec in a scenario involving two servers on a network.
Windows IT Pro
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July 19, 2007 |
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Managing Local Group Policy in Vista
Unlike previous Windows versions, Vista gives you the ability to define several Local Group Policy objects. Learn how to configure these policies and how they're processed.
Windows IT Pro
Safely Deploy Security Templates
The Windows Server 2003 Security Guide gives you powerful templates for hardening security, but plan your deployment carefully and watch out for these gotchas.
Windows IT Pro
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May 10, 2007 |
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Vista's ActiveX Installer
Used in conjunction with Group Policy, this new service gives you authority over which ActiveX controls least-privileged users can install.
Windows IT Pro
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January 3, 2007 |
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Use SSH for Secure RDP Connections
Use an SSH gateway to ensure that only trusted clients can connect via RDP to the server. The SSH gateway confirms the identity of both client and server and protects access to the Windows logon interface.
Windows IT Pro
Running Legacy Applications as a Least-Privileged User
Use the Windows ACT to overcome problems related to limited user accounts and legacy application compatibility.
Windows IT Pro
Securing RDP
New in Windows 2003 SP1, you can confirm the identity of a terminal server and encrypt communications end to end.
Windows IT Pro
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