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Get it now! http://www.verisign.com/cgi-bin/go.cgi?a=n094440330003000 ============================================================ Tips Summary "Secure your peer-to-peer networks" By Adesh Rampat Because peer-to-peer networks might crop up in small remote offices, it's possible to find them in large enterprises. So this tip, about security considerations for Win 2000 peer-to-peer networks, is particularly apt. We're looking for a wide range of tips, so why not submit one from your own experience. Follow this link http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tipsSubmit/1,289485,sid1,00.html. ____________________________________________________________________ Implementing a peer-to-peer network using Windows 2000 requires a few more security considerations than is the case when you are using Domain Controllers. Whether you're using peer-to-peer or domain controllers, the major security concept of sharing resources remain the same: Each user must have the proper permissions when accessing a shared resource on the network. Here are guidelines for sharing resources in a Windows 2000 peer- to- peer network: -If a resource that is being shared contains confidential information then use the $ symbol (e.g. C$). This hides the shared resource from network neighborhood. Also, implement a password to access the shared resource. -In most instances, each PC will be used to share a resource. This will result in the PC's being powered on most of the time, even if the user is unavailable. So users should lock their PCs when they're away by pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL and selecting Lock. Alternatively, you can install a Lock Session shortcut, as we detailed in a previous tip at http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci747552,00.html. This prevents other users from logging onto the PC, and it stops passers-by from getting into your network. Using Groups to Assign Permissions With peer-to-peer networking, it is best to create one account for users who will be sharing the same resource and who will obviously have the same rights and permissions to these resources. Creating a user/group account can be performing by the following: -In the computer management console, (right-click on My Computer and select manage) expand the local users and group console. Here you can create either a new user or group. Assigning User Rights Do not grant individual rights to users who wish to access a shared resource. Instead, create groups and assign permissions and rights to these groups who will be accessing a shared resource. To assign rights: -In the administrative tools folder (which is accessible form Control Panel) go to local security. -Expand local policies then click on user rights assignment. Then assign the necessary permissions on the objects. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Adesh Rampat has 10 years experience with network and IT administration. He is a member of the Association of Internet Professionals, the Institute for Network Professionals and the International Webmasters Association. He has also lectured extensively on a variety of topics. ======================================================== Did you like this tip? If so (or if not), why not let us know? 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