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IT Pro Momentum - Now Accepting Applications
Okay, folks, I've posted on this before, but the IT Pro Momentum program is really catching fire, and I've decided to readvertise it since there seems to be so much interest. The program is exclusive to people who read Microsoft blogs or attend Microsoft Read More...
Posted 23 February 09 05:13 by shawnt | 0 Comments   
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New Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) Released!
The latest version of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report is now publicly available: www.microsoft.com/sir The SIR is a helpful document designed to assist you in determining the current technology threat landscape, especially with regard to Microsoft Read More...
Posted 05 November 08 10:04 by shawnt | 1 Comments   
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New "Wormable" Exploit Discovered Affecting Windows OS's...
There was a new critical vulnerability announced today that could lead to remote code execution against Windows Operating Systems. (Specifically, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.) And, unless you are Read More...
Posted 23 October 08 01:51 by shawnt | 1 Comments   
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Posted 25 July 08 07:43 by shawnt | 0 Comments   
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Windows Vista SP1 is Fully Baked!
That's right! If you haven't already heard, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is finished, complete, in the can, DONE! As of yesterday, February 4, 2007, SP1 is officially released to manufacturing (RTM) - which means that OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) Read More...
Posted 05 February 08 02:15 by shawnt | 0 Comments   
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Sometimes Security through Simplicity Isn't So Simple
Dr. Thomas Shinder makes some excellent points about how difficult it can be to enact good security. Even something as seemingly straightforward as installing Windows Server 2008 Core to reduce your attack surface can harbor hidden perils. What hidden Read More...
Posted 01 February 08 02:14 by shawnt | 0 Comments   
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ISA Server 2006 Cache Q&A
I just got an email from someone who had watched one of my old ISA Server 2006 webcasts. She had a couple of interesting questions, and I thought I'd share the answers to her email with you. Q. How do you clear the cache in ISA Server 2006? A. To clear Read More...
Posted 04 January 08 03:57 by shawnt | 1 Comments   
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How to Create a Standard User Account in Windows Vista
Okay, this post is for the less technical among us. As part of a team project, I created a nice, little Camtasia recording a while back to help people make a standard user account in Windows Vista, but I never had the opportunity to publish it. So, since Read More...
Posted 20 December 07 03:48 by shawnt | 1 Comments   
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How to Use the Powershell 1.0: A Beginner's Guide
If you're already convinced that the Powershell is right for you, skip ahead to the section: "Getting Started with the Windows Powershell". However, if you still need some convincing, read on. So, in case you haven't had a chance to use the Windows Powershell Read More...
Posted 17 December 07 07:13 by shawnt | 0 Comments   
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Check out my Security Viewpoint!
I've been published on the TechNet website! If you get a chance, please take a look at my security viewpoint article, "Security: Less is More," when you get a chance. It's a quick read. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=106172&clcid=0x409 Read More...
Posted 12 December 07 11:42 by shawnt | 0 Comments   
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FSSMC to RTM on October 10th
The Forefront Server Security Management Console (FSSMC) is set to release to manufacturing on October 10th! It will be available solely through Micorosoft's volume licensing program around that time. FSSMC stands to be a very solid and necessary addition Read More...
Posted 13 September 07 01:55 by shawnt | 1 Comments   
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