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Security Matters
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 04/08/2008
How to put the front wheel on a bike
OK I know - this has absolutely NOTHING to do with tech. I AM trying to be more environmentally...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 04/03/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
How to edit photographs with a tool you (may) have already paid for?
Microsoft Picture Manager is part of Microsoft Office 2007 (and the previous version too) in the...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/31/2008
Earth Hour - Turn everything off for an hour between 8 and 9pm today
The EarthHour website is struggling to maintain service as it's hit by a huge amount of traffic - I...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/29/2008
Which are the most popular blogs on Microsoft's TechNet and MSDN?
Thanks to Sean for publishing a list of the top twenty five most popular TechNet and MSDN blogs....
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/29/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/28/2008
How to build more secure software: all platforms have vulerabilities including the Apple Mac Air and LINUX systems
Reading Engaget's article about a hacking competition @ CanSecWest where a Mac Air was compromised...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/28/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/26/2008
Authentic looking light sabers on sale near my local station!
Whilst walking back from the station earlier today I couldn't help noticing a stall selling...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/11/2008
Why is Outlook performing terribly on my laptop today?
Thanks to a conversation moments ago with Eileen I now know the answer! I rebuilt my production...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/11/2008
I successfully installed Windows Vista on a 4 year old machine
My expectations were not high. I have installed Windows Vista on all kinds of machines - from my...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/10/2008
Monday morning Mirth
I chuckled earlier this morning when asking for a Hot Cross bun @ our local coffee emporium as I was...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/10/2008
More power, more power!
If a health and safety person was to visit the room I'm in @ the moment they'd probably have a...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/06/2008
Join Mark Russinovich online for free to hear about Vista Adoption and deployment with customers
Check out Michael J. Murphy's WebLog for details of the virtual roundtable which is taking place on...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 03/03/2008
Could someone with a non-computing degree get a geek job @ your company?
A friend of mine has a good degree in a non-technical subject and is considering taking a post-grad...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/25/2008
How much Carbon does a SnowMobile give off?
I couldn't help wondering what the carbon footprint was of the SnowMobile I hired for the day today...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/21/2008
Why on Earth can't I charge my camera by USB?
Whilst traveling it's great that all my other devices can charge from my laptop - is it matter...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/21/2008
Let me guess what your wireless security settings are...
I've just bought the cheapest wireless router I could find to share my hotel broadband connection...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/18/2008
The Magic of Software
I'm using a one year old Zune and a one year old HTC S620 Windows mobile phone - both of which I've...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/18/2008
This made me smile today!
I'm on holiday enjoying riding on lovely fresh powder this week. In a bar on the mountain I saw the...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/17/2008
How well does the Apple Mac Air run Vista?
Pretty well I should think. If you've tried it or can recommenda good article then please don't be...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/15/2008
What to do whilst bored at the airport? True mobile computing
I'm waiting for a flight to my snowboarding holiday and am enjoying the benefits of true mobile...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/15/2008
How to upgrade your 2003 MCSE to 2008 - you'll have to be quick
James Senior has an interesting post that explains how you can become an early adoptor for the next...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/14/2008
IT Pros on Valentines Day - send a hug to the one you love!
I read this sometime ago on the Girly Geekdom blog in Sarah's piece about wearable technologies - it...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/14/2008
Why upgrade to Vista SP1? How has file copy changed since XP
Mark Russinovich has posted a great article which goes into detail upon how to file copy...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/14/2008
If you're feeling blue, take a look in your junk mail folder!
Periodically I browse through my junk mail folder to make sure nothing I actually want to receive is...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/06/2008
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...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 02/04/2008
Free event in London covering Windows Mobile and System Centre Mobile Device Manager
There a literally a handful two handfuls (not that that's really a word!) of places left for the...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 01/28/2008
DeveloperDeveloperDeveloper (DDD) is coming to Scotland on the 10th of May
Visit the DDD Scotland site to find out all about this event - if it's even 1/2 as good as previous...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 01/28/2008
Facebook apps are coming to a website near you
I am intrigued by the recent annoucement that you'll be able to incorporate Facebook applications in...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 01/28/2008
How to deal with online bullies
I've been contacted by someone who's being bullied online asking for advice. I was typing a reply...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 01/28/2008
Find out about Server 2008's Hyper-V & more on Silverlight @ the next Vista Squad meeting
The VistaSquad User Group are meeting again next week - it's a great place to discuss both...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 01/28/2008
The UK launch event for Windows Server 2008, SQL 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 has been announced
Craig Murphy was pretty quick of the blocks with his post.The launch site doesn't let you register...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 01/18/2008
50+ top tips for computer science students and those considering such a degree
Amy has posted 50+ Killer Online Resources for Computer Science Students on the Virtual Hosting blog...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 01/18/2008
How to be a positive force for the environment
Like sooooo many people my thoughts keep going back to "what can I do to reduce my (negative) impact...
Author: Steve Lamb Date: 01/18/2008