Active Directory Tip: Protecting DNS Servers - Part 3

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August 03, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Active Directory Tip NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Windows Job Opportunities! IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Protecting DNS Servers - Part 3   >  Ask the Expert: Can I implement a Group Policy on Windows 98 systems?   >  Group Policy Learning Guide   >  Active Directory's backdoor: ownership   >  Terminal Services 101 Protecting DNS Servers - Part 3 [James Michael Stewart] I've previously discussed aspects of improving the security of DNS from the perspective of preventing unwanted remote access to DNS across a network. However, even with all of my recommended precautions in place, there is still a possibility of a malicious person gaining access to your DNS server. If that happens, you must rely upon internal DNS security precautions.   Windows Job Opportunities! Gain immediate access to thousands of Windows job listings at the SearchWin2000.com Career Center powered by Dice. Make your job search easier with our Career Center resources. Sign up today!   Ask the Expert: Can I implement a Group Policy on Windows 98 systems? [Jeremy Moskowitz] Dear Jeremy, Can I implement a Group Policy on Windows 98 systems? I am using Active Directory with Windows 2000 Server. I still have some Windows 98 systems on the network and want to implement Group Policies. Group Policy Learning Guide [SearchWin2000.com] This guide introduces you to Group Policy, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. You'll find Group Policy articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your Group Policy know-how quickly. Active Directory's backdoor: ownership [James Michael Stewart] Ownership is a concept that is often overlooked, pushed aside, or outright forgotten when the security infrastructure of a network is designed and implemented. That could be a serious security problem. This tip provides clues to when to start worrying, along with simple ways to plug the security holes. FEATURED TOPIC:  Terminal Services 101 Thin clients are no longer the pariah they once were. Ease of patching, security and greater control have all contributed to renewed interest. Find out how to install, deploy and operate a Terminal Services environment. Get expert advice and learn to troubleshoot the most common problems that plague administrators. Here's how. WHITE PAPER:  Windows Server 2003 group policy infrastructure This paper includes detailed information about Group Policy processing as well as many best practices useful to the Group Policy administrator. NEWS:  Network admins need Microsoft-Cisco unity If Microsoft and Cisco Systems' perimeter security offerings don't end up playing well together, network administrators will be forced to jury-rig a solution. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Active Directory Tip": Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-23 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: SearchWin2000 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494