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Built-in Administrator account is disabled, hidden in Windows Vista
In versions of Windows prior to Vista, the Administrator account was enabled and created with a blank password during setup. This left the system vulnerable not only during a Windows installation but after as well. To better protect Vista, Microsoft ... Tip
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Security assessments and five mistakes to avoid
There are many mistakes one can and does make, causing weaknesses in your network. Protect your network further by avoiding these five security assessment mistakes. Tip series
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Completing a clean install of Microsoft Windows Vista
Learn how complete a clean install of Microsoft Windows Vista. Book Chapter
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Creating your own Windows digital certificates: The risks and benefits
Perhaps you've considered generating your own digital certificates for your Windows system, but you weren't sure how safe that would be. This tip outlines the risks and benefits involved in creating your own certificates. Tip
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Working with WMI providers to PowerShell
Microsoft's new shell language, Windows PowerShell, works with data from .NET 2.0. But .NET doesn't always contain the objects you need. In this Scripting School column, Christa Anderson explains how to use PowerShell with Windows Management Instrume... Scripting School
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Resolve VPN connection issues on Windows Vista machines
If some of your users are having trouble with the VPN connection from a workstation running Microsoft Windows Vista, you may have to manually configure the DNS suffix for TCP/IPv4. Tip
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Are tougher NACs needed in your shop?
Maybe you've already set up network access controls, but are you sure they do enough to protect your network? This tip gives reasons why you may need to implement tougher NACs in your environment. Tip
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How to run existing applications on Microsoft Windows Vista
This Windows desktop management tip explains how to run existing applications on Microsoft Windows Vista. Tip
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Setting your Windows security assessment expectations, step by step
Don't be caught off guard by changes made to your network without your knowledge. Keep security-related problems to a minimum in your Windows shop by setting security assessment expectations and allowing others to be aware of any scheduled network ch... Step-by-Step Guide
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Does running forestprep and domain prep twice hurt?
An admin upgrading Active Directory from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003 doesn't know if the previous admin has run adprep/forestprep and adprep/domainprep. He wants to know if it's okay to run forestprep and domainprep a second time. Ask the Expert