We are running a Windows 2000 server DC environnement (No windows 2003 )
We are upgrade our PC to Windows XP SP2.  I would like to tale avantage of
the new GPO for the XP firewall and SUS.
Where do I get the new template to add to my Win2000 server to manage my new

Although, Windows 2003 claim to be secure by default, I don't trust that
statement, I still see services running that shouldn't.
I am trying to find the best way to harden Win2003 servers, should I use the
AD to apple hisecweb.inf file to the host, or should I just manually start

...without authenticating again.
This is the first time I have seen this problem.  One of our employees
attempts to access something on a remote server (usually files) but has to
authenticate again.  The user does have domain administrator priveldges and

I am trying to detect if there is a need to purchase an anti-spyware for our
network, we already have anti-virus.  Is there any scanner out there that
can scan for Spyware/Malware?
Regards

I want to allow users to add files but not delete or modify them and not
create folders. I have the following permissions so far:
Apply onto: This folder and files
List Folder / Read Data - Allow

I am new to this all ADM files.
I have read numerous documentation on how to add ADM template:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/g
ptext_addtemplate.mspx
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=842933

I can't make LDAP over SSL work.
In event viewer, in directory services category, I can see event id 1220
(LDAP over Secure Sockets Layer  will be unavailable at this time because
the server was unable to obtain a certificate.), in system category, there's

a general question :-) do you think that ssl is secure enough ?
following situation:
[Mobile Client] ---> SLL ---> [FIREWALL with SLL open] --> [Exchange OMA
(SSL)  //no Frontend Server//]

I have a strange occurence of smbdy trying to login as local admin on a
server box, since it locks out and back after 30 mins the same thing repeats
again.
I looked at the details and I noticed that the origination address is a

OK. Our IT Auditors just visted us and with a wealth of information
concerning our AD Domain Accounts, Member Server, info, etc.  Fortunately, I
am friendly with one the Auditors and was able find out they obtained this
information.  They obtained the information using a tool ...

I need to edit the DCOM server wide security limits on a Windows Server 2003
SP1 install. An application no longer functions after SP1 was installed and
I need to edit the limits but I can not do so since that button is disabled.
I can edit the defaults but the "Edit Limits" button ...

I have read that one should either change the default "Administrator"
username to something less obvious or deactivate this account and create a
separate Administrator account.  I cannot seem to find any information to
back this up now.  What is Microsoft's recommendation?  What ...

I have 2 x Windows 2003 Server DC's and am trying to retrench one. To this
end I am trying to move the cert services database and following
instructions at :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298138

Every time I log on my 2003 server via Remote Desktop a Failure Audit event
(577) is logged.
Although, I have not any visible problem using the server with Remote
Desktop.

OK. Our IT Auditors just visted us and with a wealth of information
concerning our AD Domain Accounts, Member Server, info, etc.  Fortunately, I
am friendly with one the Auditors and was able find out they obtained this
information.  They obtained the information using a tool ...