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Terminal Services grows up with Windows Server 2008 R2
Terminal Services in Windows 2008 R2 comes with a brand new name and enhanced functionality such as Remote Desktop Virtualization and fair share CPU scheduling. Tip
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Common Active Directory security oversights
There are several areas of Active Directory security that admins should never overlook, even if they might want to. Learn about some common AD security holes and how to plug them up. Tip
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Taming the LSASS.exe process for Active Directory performance and security
Many admins have trouble understanding how the Local Security Authority Subsystem works. This article breaks down the purpose of LSASS and explains why it can sometimes result in network performance problems. Tip
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Branch office security: Pros and cons of read-only domain controllers
Windows administrators have long wondered whether or not to use domain controllers for authentication in remote branch offices. In this tip, learn about the pros and cons of domain controllers in Windows environments and how read-only domain controll... Tip
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DHCP Client Service error affects network security
If you're having trouble connecting to your corporate network, there might be something more sinister at play than you think. In this thread from our IT Knowledge Exchange forum, learn how one of your users (or even a malicious hacker) can prevent yo... Tip
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Mastering account lockout values in Group Policy
Tweaking account lockout values can save money for your company by eliminating help desk calls for users' account lockouts. Tip
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How to use a GPO to improve Windows folder security
Ever notice how difficult it is to set user permissions and rights exactly the way you want them in Windows folders? In this thread from our IT Knowledge Exchange, learn how you could accomplish this task -- or even offer some advice of your own. Tip
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Rights management in Windows: Security expert roundup
The first installment of our 'Ask the Security Expert' podcast series in 2008 tackles rights and permissions management in Windows. Security expert Brad Dinerman offers advice on setting permissions in Windows folders, not having appropriate rights t... Tip
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Windows network rights, password policy and network security testing
The top 10 networking security tips from 2007 teach you how to test network security, manage Windows network rights and manage network passwords. Our top networking security tip of the year, Hunting down a hacker, can also help you track down an intr... Tip
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How to manage network access for single users in AD
Alter a few settings to limit single user network access in an AD domain to simplify Active Directory management. Tip