
Administering Windows Vista Security
The Big Surprises
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 22. December 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-470-10832-1 (ISBN)
Description
An Inside Look at Windows Vista Security for Systems Administrators
Get an early start on Windows Vista security and the technology shifts you'll need to know as a systems administrator. From leading Windows expert Mark Minasi comes this "just-in-time" book to get you there. This targeted, hands-on guide takes a rapid-fire approach to the biggest security changes and how they'll affect business as usual for those who must integrate and provide technical support for Windows Vista. You'll find practical instruction, tips, workarounds, and much more.
* Work through a slew of Vista surprises, such as logging on as Administrator and how to re-enable Run
* Discover how virtualization works--and where it doesn't
* Find out why you can no longer delete files in System32, even though you are an Administrator
* Get familiar with new post-boot security features such as PatchGuard
* Protect laptops to the max with the innovative BitLocker feature
* Meet the new Windows Integrity mechanism
* Explore the revamped Event Viewer, event forwarding, and new troubleshooting tools
Go above and beyond what you've heard about Vista
Discover the changes to Share and Registry Access
Catch up on all the encryption news and services
Try out Vista Remote Desktop with its enhanced security
About the Series
The Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library equips system administrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challenges associated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. Series editor Mark Minasi, a leading Windows expert, not only selects the topics and authors, he also develops each book to meet the specific needs and goals of systems administrators, MIS professionals, help-desk personnel, and corporate programmers.
Get an early start on Windows Vista security and the technology shifts you'll need to know as a systems administrator. From leading Windows expert Mark Minasi comes this "just-in-time" book to get you there. This targeted, hands-on guide takes a rapid-fire approach to the biggest security changes and how they'll affect business as usual for those who must integrate and provide technical support for Windows Vista. You'll find practical instruction, tips, workarounds, and much more.
* Work through a slew of Vista surprises, such as logging on as Administrator and how to re-enable Run
* Discover how virtualization works--and where it doesn't
* Find out why you can no longer delete files in System32, even though you are an Administrator
* Get familiar with new post-boot security features such as PatchGuard
* Protect laptops to the max with the innovative BitLocker feature
* Meet the new Windows Integrity mechanism
* Explore the revamped Event Viewer, event forwarding, and new troubleshooting tools
Go above and beyond what you've heard about Vista
Discover the changes to Share and Registry Access
Catch up on all the encryption news and services
Try out Vista Remote Desktop with its enhanced security
About the Series
The Mark Minasi Windows Administrator Library equips system administrators with in-depth technical solutions to the many challenges associated with administering Windows in an enterprise setting. Series editor Mark Minasi, a leading Windows expert, not only selects the topics and authors, he also develops each book to meet the specific needs and goals of systems administrators, MIS professionals, help-desk personnel, and corporate programmers.
More details
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.2 cm
Width: 18.5 cm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-10832-1 (9780470108321)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Mark Minasi, MCSE, is one of the world's leading Windows authorities. He teaches classes in 15 countries and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences and industry gathering keynotes. His firm, MR&D, has taught tens of thousands of people to design and run Windows networks. Mark has written over 15 books for Sybex, including the market-leading Mastering Windows Server 2003 and The Complete PC Upgrade and Maintenance Guide.
Byron Hynes works in the Windows Server User Assistance group at Microsoft. He has prior experience running a regional Internet backbone, troubleshooting client-server and Web-enabled applications, and designing network infrastructures and security models. Byron co-authored Hands-On Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory.
Byron Hynes works in the Windows Server User Assistance group at Microsoft. He has prior experience running a regional Internet backbone, troubleshooting client-server and Web-enabled applications, and designing network infrastructures and security models. Byron co-authored Hands-On Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory.
Content
Introduction.
Chapter 1 Administering Vista Security: The Little Surprises.
Chapter 2 Understanding User Account Control (UAC): "Are You Sure, Mr. Administrator?"
Chapter 3 Help for Those Lame Apps: File and Registry Virtualization.
Chapter 4 Understanding Windows Integrity Control.
Chapter 5 BitLocker: Solving the Laptop Security Problem.
Chapter 6 Post-Boot Protection: Code Integrity, New Code Signing Rules, and PatchGuard.
Chapter 7 How Vista Secures Services.
Index.
Chapter 1 Administering Vista Security: The Little Surprises.
Chapter 2 Understanding User Account Control (UAC): "Are You Sure, Mr. Administrator?"
Chapter 3 Help for Those Lame Apps: File and Registry Virtualization.
Chapter 4 Understanding Windows Integrity Control.
Chapter 5 BitLocker: Solving the Laptop Security Problem.
Chapter 6 Post-Boot Protection: Code Integrity, New Code Signing Rules, and PatchGuard.
Chapter 7 How Vista Secures Services.
Index.