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The links listed here are either definitive, summaries, or relevant, but non-security related.
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Microsoft Windows:
- 832017 - Port Requirements for the Microsoft Windows Server System — if you configure your own firewall, this is a good resource to troubleshoot communications issues.
- Best practice methods for Windows 2000 domain controller setup
- BitLocker Drive Encryption — think about your recovery plan before implementing.
- Checklists Provided in Windows Server 2003 Help
- Common Mistakes When Upgrading a Windows 2000 Domain To a Windows 2003 Domain — in case you wondered why you pay for experienced experts.
- Comparison of 32-bit and 64-bit memory architecture for 64-bit editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 — if you think you need to go “big”.
- Download the Windows 2000 Security Recommendation Guides -- National Security Agency --
- External Threat Learning Resources
- How to configure a subnetted reverse lookup zone on Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows Server 2003 — very technical, but a great “how to”.
- How To Configure Network Load Balancing Parameters in Windows 2000
- How To Configure Network Load Balancing Parameters in Windows Server 2003
- How to obtain the latest service pack for Office 2003 — if you don’t use Update, you can get the SP directly.
- How To Set Up TCP/IP for Network Load Balancing in Windows Server 2003
- How to support wireless connections in a Windows 2000 domain
- How to Use the IIS Security What If Tool — if you are running IIS, this is a utility you should look at.
- Microsoft ForeFront — Microsoft security product.
- Microsoft Help and Support
- Microsoft Midsize Business IT Center: Security
- Microsoft Most Popular Security Downloads — a very useful summary of utilities available, without the effort of finding them.
- Microsoft Resources for Reducing Malware
- Microsoft Security and Compliance Solutions Guidance
- Microsoft Security Center
- Microsoft TechNet Identity and Access Management Resources
- Microsoft TechNet Security Center
- Microsoft TechNet Security Update Management Learning Resources
- Microsoft TechNet Threat and Vulnerability Mitigation Resources
- Overview of the Windows XP Security Guide — definitive, and at 200 pages it should be.
- Overview to the Threats and Countermeasures Guide — another cracking read, at 350 pages.
- Overview to the Windows Server 2003 Security Guide — at over 240 pages...well, you get the idea.
- RAM, Virtual Memory, Pagefile and all that stuff — a bit technical, but a great paper on virtual memory in the Windows environment.
- Security Lockdown: Utilizing Standard Microsoft Tools to Secure Your Network
- Security: Deconstructing Common Security Myths — an education and a worthwhile read.
- Small Business Security from Microsoft Small Business — great check list.
- Using Microsoft Active Directory to Lock Down Your Network
- Windows Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — great resource for the beginner to the experienced technician.
- Windows Server 2003 Networking and Access Technologies
- Windows Vista Beta 2 BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide
- Windows Vista: Resources for IT Professionals
- Windows Vista Technical Library
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