Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals is designed for the professional system administrators who need to securely deploy Microsoft Vista in their networks. Readers will not only learn about the new security features of Vista, but they will learn how to safely integrate Vista with their existing wired and wireless network infrastructure and safely deploy with their existing applications and databases. The book begins with a discussion of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Initiative and Vista's development cycle, which was like none other in Microsoft's history. Expert authors will separate the hype from the reality of Vista’s preparedness to withstand the 24 x 7 attacks it will face from malicious attackers as the world’s #1 desktop operating system.
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Foreword
About the Companion Material
Chapter 1: Microsoft Vista: An Overview
Introduction
The User Interface
Internet Explorer 7
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 2: Microsoft Vista: The Battle Against Malware Lives On
Introduction
Malware Fundamentals
Improvements in Internet Explorer 7
Windows Security Center
Windows Defender
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 3: Microsoft Vista: Securing User Access
Introduction
Access Control Fundamentals
Improving the Logon Architecture
User Account Control
Remote Assistance
Network Access Protection
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 4: Microsoft Vista: Trusted Platform Module Services
Introduction
Understanding the TPM
Configuring and Managing the TPM on a Stand-Alone System
Configuring and Managing the TPM in an Enterprise Environment
TPM Applications
Understanding the Security Implications of the TPM
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 5: Microsoft Vista: Data Protection
Introduction
Rights Management
Encrypting File System
Whole-Disk Encryption
PatchGuard
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 6: Microsoft Vista: Networking Essentials
Introduction
Not Your Father’s TCP/IP Stack
Using the Network and Sharing Center
Using the Network Map
Working with the Windows Firewall
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 7: Microsoft Vista: Wireless World
Introduction
What’s New with Wireless in Vista?
Wireless Security
Network Group Policy Enhancements
Configuring Wireless Security in Vista
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 8: Microsoft Vista: Windows Mail
Introduction
Comparing Windows Mail with Outlook Express
Phishing Filter
Junk Mail Filter
Instant Search
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 9: Microsoft Vista: Update and Monitoring Services
Introduction
Using Windows Update
Using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Vista
Using Systems Management Server and Vista
Using Microsoft Operations Manager and Vista
Using Third-Party Tools with Vista
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 10: Disaster Recovery with Exchange Server 2007
Introduction
Backing Up Exchange 2007 Using Windows 2003 Backup
Restoring Exchange 2007 Storage Groups and Databases Using Windows 2003 Backup
Repairing a Corrupt or Damaged Exchange 2007 Database Using Eseutil
Recovering an Exchange 2007 Server Using the RecoverServer Switch
Recovering an Exchange 2007 Cluster Using the RecoverCMS Switch
Summary
Solutions Fast Track
Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix A: Microsoft Vista: The International Community
Microsoft vs. The World: What’s the Issue?
Microsoft Vista: The EU Fixes
Microsoft and Japan
Microsoft Vista: The Korean Fixes
Notes and Sources
Summary
Appendix B: Microsoft Vista: The EULA
Introduction
Criticism and Change
Benchmark Testing
Virtualization
Notes and Sources
Summary
Index
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