External News

Browse by Tags

• Events
• How to Articles
• Information Security
• Integration / LINUX
• Interviews
• JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection
• Linux
• Longhorn Server
• Security
• Security Systems
• Social Engineering
• SQL Server
• SQL Server Business Intelligence
• SQL Server Reporting Services
• System Center & Management in general
• Training
• User Groups
• Virtualization
• Webcasts
• Whitepapers
• Windows Server 2008
• Windows Vista
• Wireless Technology

• The VistaSquad are meeting again in London on the 19th - they have the General Manager of Visual Studio joining them

  If you'd like to join the user group meeting then simply browse to the VistaSquad's website to sign up - it's free and will be a great opportunity for you to ask questions and learn from your peers. The following talks will take place during... Posted Nov 07 2008, 06:46 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Events, Windows Server, Information, User Groups

• It's not what you know, it's when can you talk about it that matters

  I love working at Microsoft as I get to work on cool new technologies that can be used to help people be more effective. I am lucky to be able to work with fascinating people from all walks of life. I've been quieter than usual on my blog over the... Posted Oct 26 2008, 12:14 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information

• How can Public Key Infrastructure technologies improve your information security posture?

  There’s a really good (free) TechNet webcast coming up on the 17th September which will be a great resource for those of you who’d like to learn how to take advantage of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in your organisation. The full details of the event... Posted Sep 15 2008, 08:37 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Webcasts, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• What Virtual Private Networking software would I recommend for Windows and how to set it up?

  I was recently asked this very question and I responded with "Windows Server 2008/2003/2000 and Windows Vista/XP" provide excellent built-in Virtual Private Networking features that are standards compliant and assuming they are correctly configured... Posted Aug 07 2008, 05:35 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles

• How to re-partition a hard disk under Vista or Server 2008 without having to re-install

  Following my earlier post How to run Small Business Server (SBS) 2008 on a machie that's already running Vista/XP I thought it worthwhile to explain a nice feature of Vista and Server 2008 which enables you to dynamically resize disk partitions without... Posted Jul 08 2008, 09:43 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Windows Server, Information, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• VistaSquad: The Fellowship of the Ring! Join them on the 16th July in London

  I really like the way that the VistaSquad User Group comprises both IT Pros and Developers - it makes for a really interesting mix of people and conversations. Following last month's excellent VistaSquad user group meeting they've already scheduled... Posted Jun 26 2008, 05:24 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, User Groups, Windows Server 2008

• VistaSquad: Join us tonight in London for a live Network Access Protection demo on Server 2008 and Vista

  You can read the full details here - it's free, technical and should be fun too - just add a comment to their post if you're coming along The agenda is as follows: 6pm - 6.30pm: Arrive and introductions 6.30pm - 7:30pm: Building RIA Apps 7.30pm... Posted Jun 18 2008, 07:32 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• Join us for technical dive into Microsoft Virtualisation Management technologies

  For one day only we'll be hosting an event at our Microsoft Campus near Reading titled Microsoft Virtualisation and Management technologies - if you would like to join us and are able to be in Reading for the day then all you have to do is visit the... Posted Jun 11 2008, 11:30 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Events, Windows Server, Information, Virtualization, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, System Center & Management in general

• Thanks to everyone who joined us @ today's Server Launch event in Cardiff

  It was great to see so many enthusiastic people @ today's HeroesHappenHere Launch tour event in Cardiff. We received great questions and I was really amused by the wonderful spoof film titles the audience came up with for the IT Pros Film Club! I... Posted Apr 22 2008, 03:25 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Training, Information Security

• My talk on Windows 2008 Security Technologies from the UK Launch is available for replay

  Chris Dalby kindly streamed my session from the Microsoft UK's Heroes Happen Here Launch event . If you'd like to watch the recording then simply browse to YellowPark TV and you'll see it listed on the right hand side. There are some other excellent recordings... Posted Apr 08 2008, 09:00 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Events, Windows Server, Information, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• Would it be interesting to use NAP to secure branch servers?

  My focus today is to write most of the content for my sessions on our upcoming TechNet Server Launch tour which is visiting cinemas in five cities across the UK in April and May. I'm co-presenting a session with Viral titled "How to overcome the challenges... Posted Apr 08 2008, 06:05 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008

• Tweaking the file level security of the operating system is a bad idea!

  Over the last week I've two people who are suffering pain due to corporate laptop builds that have been "secured" - meaning that an untold number of access controls have been changed and parts of the operating system have been removed to "enhance the... Posted Apr 07 2008, 05:17 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Information, Information Security, How to Articles, Social Engineering, Windows Server 2008

• I'm a developer, how can I integrate my application with NAP?

  There's a great article on MSDN titled simply Network Access Protection which explains how you can integrate your application with Microsoft's Network Access Protection(NAP). Why would you want to do this? Well NAP is a core networking feature of Windows... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:38 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Interviews, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Linux, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How do CISCO's Network Admission Control (NAC) and Microsoft's Network Access Protection work together?

  In my experience any serious conversation with a medium or large enterprise regarding NAP often quickly turns to "can I use CISCO's NAC with Microsoft's NAP" shortly followed by "how does CISCO's NAC work with Microsoft's NAP?". Having said that both... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:24 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, Whitepapers, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How many partners are the for Microsoft's Network Access Protection? Who are they?

  Follow this link for a list of Microsoft's partners who have integrated Network Access Protection into their products. The list is pages long - many many prominent partners. Share this post: Read More... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:18 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• Try Network Access Protection for yourself via TechNet's virtual lab - it's a great form of free training

  The TechNet Virtual lab demonstrating Network Access Protection using IPSec enforcement is a great way to find out for yourself how this exciting security technology works. Bear in mind that IPSec is the most complex scenario for NAP. The lab shows you... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:13 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How to set up Network Access Protection to measure compliance of IPSec clients

  The Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate NAP IPSec Enforcement in a Test Lab explains exactly how to set NAP up in a lab to measure compliance (and optionally restrict network access) of clients accessing the network using IPSec to identify themselves. This... Posted Mar 31 2008, 05:02 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How to set up Network Access Protection to measure compliance of CISCO's Network Admission Control clients

  The Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate NAP 802.1X Enforcement in a Test Lab explains exactly how to set NAP up in a lab to measure compliance (and optionally restrict network access) of clients accessing the network by network switches capable of port based... Posted Mar 31 2008, 04:58 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, Wireless Technology, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How to set up Network Access Protection to measure compliance of VPN clients

  The Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate NAP VPN Enforcement in a Test Lab explains exactly how to set NAP up in a lab to measure compliance (and optionally restrict network access) of Virtual Private Network (VPN) clients. If you haven't come across Network... Posted Mar 31 2008, 04:53 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• How to set up Network Access Protection to measure compliance of DHCP clients

  The Step-by-Step Guide: Demonstrate NAP DHCP Enforcement in a Test Lab explains exactly how to set NAP up in a lab to measure compliance (and optionally restrict network access) of DHCP clients. It's well worth a look. If you haven't come across Network... Posted Mar 31 2008, 04:46 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• Where can I find out more about Network Access Protection?

  The best place to start is the Network Access Protection (NAP) "landing page" on the Microsoft website. NAP is a great new feature of Windows Server, Windows Vista and Windows XP Service Pack 3(due soon) which enables you to measure the policy compliance... Posted Mar 31 2008, 04:39 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, How to Articles, Windows Server 2008, JourneyThrough: Network Access Protection

• What are the dates and locations for the UK Windows & SQL Server 2008 launch tour?

  Many of you have asked me both by posting comments to my NAP post and also at the main launch event last week in Birmingham If you'd like to register and find out the exact details for the locations then browse to the Launch tour area of the HeroesHappenHere... Posted Mar 28 2008, 04:35 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Events, Windows Server, SQL Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Training, Security Systems, How to Articles, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Business Intelligence, System Center & Management in general

• What is the best security feature of Windows Server 2008?

  There are plenty to choose from including the following: Read Only Domain Controller BitLocker on the server Active Directory Rights Management Active Directory Certificate Services Integrated firewall with IPSec task based interface Architectural improvements... Posted Mar 26 2008, 04:48 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Security, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Longhorn Server, Information, Security Systems, Information Security, Linux, Integration / LINUX, Windows Server 2008, System Center & Management in general

• Microsoft Professional development and design tools will be available for free to students in many countries!

  Check out the post titled Bill Gates talks about Free Software, Students, and Technology for all the details including who is eligible and in which countries it is available. There is a full list of products here which at the time I wrote this post were... Posted Feb 19 2008, 11:20 PM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Server, Information, Windows Server 2008

• Windows Server 2008 has RTM'd; where can I download Server 2008? The countdown begins for Hyper-v

  The Windows Server team blog has announced that Windows Server 2008 has been released to manufacture :-) You can download an evaluation copy of Windows Server 2008 and give it a whirl yourself. The countdown has begun for the release of Hyper-v - the... Posted Feb 04 2008, 10:36 AM by TechNet Blogs Filed under: Windows Server, Information, Windows Server 2008