Released last December, TMG is the next generation of Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006.  It is a secure web gateway that allows employees to safely and productively use the Internet without worrying about malware and other threats.  TMG provides multiple layers of continuously updated protections against the latest Web-based threats, including URL filtering, antimalware inspection, and intrusion prevention.  Enhancements in TMG Service Pack 1 (Available for download here):

Improved reporting features

  • New user activity reports to monitor Web surfing information
  • Improved look and feel for all TMG reports

Enhancements to URL filtering

  • User override for access restriction on sites blocked by URL filtering, allowing more flexible and easier deployment of web access policy
  • Override for URL categorization at the enterprise level
  • Customized site access denial notification pages to fit an organization’s need

Enhanced branch office support

  • Simplified deployment of BranchCache at the branch office (for Windows Server 2008 R2 users), using Forefront TMG as the Hosted Cache Server
  • Forefront TMG and a read-only domain control can be located on the same server, reducing TCO at branch offices

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