Simplified Active Directory Upgrades and Deployments

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Windows Server 2012 Simplifies Active Directory Upgrades and Deployments by Sean Deuby Extending the AD schema to support either a new OS release or Active Directory (AD)-integrated applications that require it (e.g., Exchange Server) is a regular—if infrequent—administrative task. And these kinds of schema upgrades have always made AD administrators nervous. What makes AD admins wary is the fact that upgrading the AD schema can be confusing and irreversible. Anything that affects the entire Windows authentication and authorization infrastructure, and has no "undo" button, is a process to be careful about. Read More...  ADVERTISEMENT Innovative Ways to Improve Software Quality & Development Agility Technologies that could help your company enable continuous integration testing of heterogeneous environments. Check out this brief webcast today! Q: Why is my System Center Service Manager 2012 SharePoint site denying access to users? by John Savill A: Because System Center Service Manager 2012 uses SharePoint for the web interface, it's important that users are given access to the Service Manager SharePoint site. Here's the process for doing so: Read More... Q: What are the main UAC differences between Windows Vista and Windows 7? by Jan De Clercq A: In Windows 7, Microsoft made changes that improve users' User Account Control (UAC) experience but don't decrease the overall security posture of UAC. They increased the number of tasks that a standard account user can perform and that don't prompt for administrator approval in Windows 7.   Read More... Q: What firewall ports should we open to make IPSec work through our firewalls? by Jan De Clercq A: To make IPSec work through your firewalls, you should open UDP port 500 and permit IP protocol numbers 50 and 51 on both inbound and outbound firewall filters. UDP Port 500 should be opened to allow Internet Security Association and Key Management Protocol (ISAKMP) traffic to be forwarded through your firewalls. IP protocol ID 50 should be set to allow IPSec Encapsulating Security Protocol (ESP) traffic to be forwarded. Finally, IP protocol ID 51 should be set to allow Authentication Header (AH) traffic to be forwarded. Read more security FAQs... FROM THE SECURITY FORUMS Do you have a security problem or question? Ask your peers and our experts for help at the Windows IT Pro security forum. SHARE YOUR SECURITY TIPS AND GET $100 Share your security-related tips, comments, or problems and solutions. Email your contributions to r2r@windowsitpro.com. If we print your submission, you'll get $100. We edit submissions for style, grammar, and length. Additional Resources Top 3 Considerations When Building Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Service Offerings This paper explores the top three things MSPs should consider when developing a BC/DR service.     Maximize the Benefits of Virtualization and Consolidation This white paper analyzes storage solutions for midsized IT organizations and examines potential efficiency benefits. Join Our Community: Resources Top 3 Considerations When Building Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Service Offerings This paper explores the top three things MSPs should consider when developing a BC/DR service. 194% ROI with Virtualized NetApp and VMware Platform Read this case study to learn why this college chose to build its new, efficient platform with NetApp and VMware virtualization technology.  MORE RESOURCES Events Looking Ahead: Windows Server 2012 and Virtual Networking Environments with John Savill Industry experts will cover in detail, the challenges of virtual machine networking as well as how to simplify your virtual networking environment through physical-virtual management consistency. Put the power of interactive analytics into the hands of mobile workers Enable users to analyze data and trends practically wherever they are - even offline. The more users you can empower with analytics to help improve and speed decision making the better. Save your virtual seat! MORE EVENTS

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