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1RUNNING HEAD: MANAGING HOST BASED SECURITY IN WINDOWS 8.1
Lab Deliverable for Lab 2
a. Procedure to Manage Windows Defender
Operating Environment:
1. Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro
2. Hardware: A Laptop
3. Software: VMware Horizon Client Installed
Description:
This window configuration project will require the sytem admin permission so as to access the programs and get to know how it is commanded to the action it should peform. Also, to use a virtual box one should have knowledge in how to operate the virtual box and explore the virtual programs
Notes, Warnings and Restrictions:
1. Windows Defender come with windows 8.1 software and are found in the control panel.
2. The application is used only when you login your system as an administarator or have permitted to act as the administrator.
3. For windows defender to run in the system it should be turned on and no other antivirus should be active
4. Scanning the system with windows defender deletes infected files. Also ensure you do the required scanning
5. If a different anti virus has been previously deleted, then windows defender needs to be turned off and to be restarted
Resources (Futher Reading):
Firewalls. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700820.aspx
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. (2011). Retrieved from https://dougvitale.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/microsoft-baseline-security-analyzer/
CloudFlare. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.winhelp.us/configure-windows-defender-in-windows-8.html
Procedures:
Windows defender
Window defender protects a computer system against any form of malware by running in the background of the computer system and gives notification if any suspicious item is found in the syatem for the user to take action. It can also be used by a computer to scan the system if the system has issues e.g becomes slow, switches off when not commanded to, hanging among other things. Windows defender should be updated over time so that it is not outdated and also to improve its performance.
Windows defender is found in the control panel icon, steps of opening are
i. Open control panel and select “windows defender”
ii. While you click on windows defender, the following page appears
a) To update the system click on “update”
b) Real time scanning
c) For the full scan results it will appear in the table as shown below
d) For quick results check the button just before you click on scan. Then the results will appear as shown below.
e) To scan removable device, select “setting” and click on advance
Then check the box just before removing any removable drivers and click save
b. Procedure to configure Windows Firewall for Windows 8.1
Operating Environment:
1. Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro
2. Hardware: A Laptop
3. Software: VMware Horizon Client Installed
Descriptions:
Windows firewall is a protection application that protects against suspicious items, It helps in blocking suspicious programs .
Automated Image & Restore (AIR) is an open source forensic imaging tool with a graphical user interface. It provides an easy front-end for disk/partition imaging using dd and dcfldd commands. Key features include support for hashing algorithms, SCSI tape drives, network imaging, splitting images, and detailed session logging. The tutorial demonstrates installing and using AIR to create a forensic image of a file on a Linux system and copy it to a CD-ROM for evidence preservation.
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3) The document instructs to routinely use tools like Check Disk, Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defragmenter and schedule them through the Task Scheduler. It also stresses the importance of always updating Windows through Microsoft
This document describes 11 free tools for Windows network administrators. It provides details on each tool, including what it does and how to use it. The tools covered are: Burn CDs/DVDs from the command line, Cron Server for Windows, log off or lock idle computers, view USB drive history, check WiFi signal strength, view IP addresses, execute processes remotely, detect RDP sessions, extract VNC passwords, open a command prompt in any folder, and a network administrator plugin tool. Screenshots and download links are provided for each tool.
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Part 1: Deployment of .NET Winforms apps
History
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Security
Issues & Warnings
Configuration and user settings
Part 2: Security
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Impersonation
Code Access Security
Assembly Strong Naming
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This document discusses various tools and techniques for performing basic dynamic malware analysis, including sandboxes, Process Monitor, Process Explorer, and Regshot. It explains how sandboxes like GFI Sandbox can provide initial analysis of malware but have limitations. Process Monitor and Process Explorer allow monitoring processes, registry changes, and other activity in real-time. Regshot facilitates comparing registry snapshots before and after malware is run.
This document provides instructions for running the Studio Database Gateway application as a Windows service on a remote computer. It describes downloading the Windows Resource Kit tools, using the SRVANY and SC commands to create the service, editing the registry to configure the service to launch the gateway application, and configuring Windows Firewall to allow remote access. Configuring the database connection in the InTouch Machine Edition involves specifying the hostname or IP address of the remote computer running the gateway service.
Oracle Audit Vault allows monitoring of auditing information from multiple databases in a single centralized location. The key steps to implement Oracle Audit Vault are:
1. Download the Audit Vault software and install it on a server.
2. Register databases as hosts and deploy agents to these databases to capture and send audit records.
3. Configure audit settings in the databases to define what activities to audit.
4. Access the Audit Vault console to view reports, alerts, and retrieve audit records from registered databases.
The document discusses remote administration tools and their uses. Remote administration allows controlling and monitoring networked devices from remote locations. It has evolved beyond simply controlling devices over networks and now provides cost-effective access for remote workers. Remote administration tools can automate tasks, allow remote control and multiple sessions, remotely power devices, and maintain online inventories. Some tools like AndroRAT and Dark Comet are specifically for remote administration on Android and Windows systems, but can also be used maliciously if installed without permission on a target system.
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This document provides a summary of the SafeCom Smart Printing technical presentation. It discusses SafeCom's company facts and history, an overview of their smart printing solutions including cost control, security, and efficiency features. It also describes SafeCom products such as their server, workstation, and device software, and how these integrate into different installation scenarios. The document outlines typical administration tasks in SafeCom like user and device management. It provides information on pull and push printing, license structures, and other technical details.
This document provides instructions for running AMD accelerated parallel processing applications remotely by allowing the application access to the display driver and GPU. It describes setting up alternative remote desktop utilities for Windows and modifying security settings to allow remote X server access on Linux systems. The solution is to configure VNC on Windows and modify configuration files to allow xhost access and change file permissions on Linux.
The document discusses automating machine installations using the System Installer Suite (SIS), which allows creating master machine images that can then be replicated across identical installations for speed and consistency. SIS includes tools for capturing images, installing systems from those images, and configuring hardware and network settings post-installation. The document also compares SIS to other installation tools and discusses some challenges around maintaining and updating images over time.
This document discusses computer software and types of software. It defines software as programs that tell a computer how to perform tasks. There are two main types of software: application software and system software. Application software performs specific tasks for users, while system software acts as an interface between users, applications, and computer hardware. Examples of system software include operating systems, device drivers, and utility programs. The document also discusses programming languages, compilers, and translators.
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The document discusses preparing software for automated deployment after upgrading to Windows 7. It covers two key aspects: repackaging software to install silently without user input, and deploying the repackaged software using a deployment tool. For repackaging, it describes analyzing the installation format (EXE, MSI, etc.), identifying any silent installation switches, and using tools like WinINSTALL LE to capture changes if switches cannot be found. It also discusses customizing software post-installation using registry changes packaged via these same tools.
This slide deck discusses remote computer management using PowerShell v2. It covers prerequisites, an overview of PowerShell remoting and underlying technologies like WinRM. Specific configuration steps are provided for domains, workgroups and individual machines. Troubleshooting tips and techniques for using remoting sessions and Invoke-Command are also summarized. The instructor encourages attendees to contact them for additional materials or questions.
This PowerShell crash course for SharePoint administrators introduces PowerShell and demonstrates how to use it to manage SharePoint and other Microsoft products and services. The presentation covers PowerShell basics like running commands, piping, formatting output, remoting, and using WMI. It aims to help administrators learn PowerShell and show how it can simplify and automate administrative tasks. Attendees are encouraged to download the materials from the presenter's website for reference.
This document contains a slide deck presentation about eight tips and tricks for using PowerShell. The presentation covers remote control using WinRM and PSRemoting, parameter binding, splatting, tracing commands, suppressing errors, making reusable tools, comment-based help, and creating GUI apps. The presentation encourages attendees to download the slides and scripts from the Concentrated Technology website.
This document provides an overview and agenda for a PowerShell crash course presentation. It introduces PowerShell concepts like cmdlets, aliases, snap-ins, objects, and the pipeline. It also covers PowerShell security features and using alternate credentials. The agenda includes a PowerShell backgrounder, accomplishing admin tasks with PowerShell, and available resources.
This slide deck presentation provides an overview of managing Microsoft SQL Server for those who are not primarily database administrators. The presentation covers how SQL Server works, backup and restore operations, indexes, database and server configuration options, security models, and high availability and replication options. It also demonstrates various SQL Server management tasks in the SQL Server Management Studio tool. The presentation encourages attendees to reuse the material and provides contact information for the company that created the presentation for additional training opportunities.
This document is a slide deck presentation about using Windows PowerShell and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to inventory network clients. The presentation introduces PowerShell and WMI, explores how to use WMI locally and remotely to retrieve device information, and demonstrates building a flexible WMI tool in PowerShell in a step-by-step manner. The presentation is copyrighted material from Concentrated Technology, LLC that can be used freely within organizations and provides links to additional resources on their website.
This document is a slide deck presentation about implementing, securing, and supporting IIS 7.x. The presentation provides an overview of IIS architecture and functionality, demonstrates how to configure IIS 7.5 to set up websites and FTP sites, and discusses tools like the Web Platform Installer for adding functionality to IIS. The instructor, Don Jones, is an IT author and consultant specializing in IIS and aims to provide a primarily demonstration-based session with opportunities for questions.
This document is a slide deck about Hyper-V high availability and live migration presented by Greg Shields of Concentrated Technology. The deck covers understanding live migration and its role in Hyper-V HA, fundamentals of Windows failover clustering, building a two-node Hyper-V cluster with iSCSI storage, managing a Hyper-V cluster, and adding disaster recovery with multi-site clustering. The deck is intended to help IT professionals implement and manage highly available Hyper-V environments.
Welcome to our third live UiPath Community Day Amsterdam! Come join us for a half-day of networking and UiPath Platform deep-dives, for devs and non-devs alike, in the middle of summer ☀.
📕 Agenda:
12:30 Welcome Coffee/Light Lunch ☕
13:00 Event opening speech
Ebert Knol, Managing Partner, Tacstone Technology
Jonathan Smith, UiPath MVP, RPA Lead, Ciphix
Cristina Vidu, Senior Marketing Manager, UiPath Community EMEA
Dion Mes, Principal Sales Engineer, UiPath
13:15 ASML: RPA as Tactical Automation
Tactical robotic process automation for solving short-term challenges, while establishing standard and re-usable interfaces that fit IT's long-term goals and objectives.
Yannic Suurmeijer, System Architect, ASML
13:30 PostNL: an insight into RPA at PostNL
Showcasing the solutions our automations have provided, the challenges we’ve faced, and the best practices we’ve developed to support our logistics operations.
Leonard Renne, RPA Developer, PostNL
13:45 Break (30')
14:15 Breakout Sessions: Round 1
Modern Document Understanding in the cloud platform: AI-driven UiPath Document Understanding
Mike Bos, Senior Automation Developer, Tacstone Technology
Process Orchestration: scale up and have your Robots work in harmony
Jon Smith, UiPath MVP, RPA Lead, Ciphix
UiPath Integration Service: connect applications, leverage prebuilt connectors, and set up customer connectors
Johans Brink, CTO, MvR digital workforce
15:00 Breakout Sessions: Round 2
Automation, and GenAI: practical use cases for value generation
Thomas Janssen, UiPath MVP, Senior Automation Developer, Automation Heroes
Human in the Loop/Action Center
Dion Mes, Principal Sales Engineer @UiPath
Improving development with coded workflows
Idris Janszen, Technical Consultant, Ilionx
15:45 End remarks
16:00 Community fun games, sharing knowledge, drinks, and bites 🍻
Jacquard Fabric Explained: Origins, Characteristics, and Usesldtexsolbl
In this presentation, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of Jacquard fabric. We start by exploring what makes Jacquard fabric so special. It’s known for its beautiful, complex patterns that are woven into the fabric thanks to a clever machine called the Jacquard loom, invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard back in 1804. This loom uses either punched cards or modern digital controls to handle each thread separately, allowing for intricate designs that were once impossible to create by hand.
Next, we’ll look at the unique characteristics of Jacquard fabric and the different types you might encounter. From the luxurious brocade, often used in fancy clothing and home décor, to the elegant damask with its reversible patterns, and the artistic tapestry, each type of Jacquard fabric has its own special qualities. We’ll show you how these fabrics are used in everyday items like curtains, cushions, and even artworks, making them both functional and stylish.
Moving on, we’ll discuss how technology has changed Jacquard fabric production. Here, LD Texsol takes center stage. As a leading manufacturer and exporter of electronic Jacquard looms, LD Texsol is helping to modernize the weaving process. Their advanced technology makes it easier to create even more precise and complex patterns, and also helps make the production process more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Finally, we’ll wrap up by summarizing the key points and highlighting the exciting future of Jacquard fabric. Thanks to innovations from companies like LD Texsol, Jacquard fabric continues to evolve and impress, blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology. We hope this presentation gives you a clear picture of how Jacquard fabric has developed and where it’s headed in the future.
Using ScyllaDB for Real-Time Write-Heavy WorkloadsScyllaDB
Keeping latencies low for highly concurrent, intensive data ingestion
ScyllaDB’s “sweet spot” is workloads over 50K operations per second that require predictably low (e.g., single-digit millisecond) latency. And its unique architecture makes it particularly valuable for the real-time write-heavy workloads such as those commonly found in IoT, logging systems, real-time analytics, and order processing.
Join ScyllaDB technical director Felipe Cardeneti Mendes and principal field engineer, Lubos Kosco to learn about:
- Common challenges that arise with real-time write-heavy workloads
- The tradeoffs teams face and tips for negotiating them
- ScyllaDB architectural elements that support real-time write-heavy workloads
- How your peers are using ScyllaDB with similar workloads
TrustArc Webinar - Innovating with TRUSTe Responsible AI CertificationTrustArc
In a landmark year marked by significant AI advancements, it’s vital to prioritize transparency, accountability, and respect for privacy rights with your AI innovation.
Learn how to navigate the shifting AI landscape with our innovative solution TRUSTe Responsible AI Certification, the first AI certification designed for data protection and privacy. Crafted by a team with 10,000+ privacy certifications issued, this framework integrated industry standards and laws for responsible AI governance.
This webinar will review:
- How compliance can play a role in the development and deployment of AI systems
- How to model trust and transparency across products and services
- How to save time and work smarter in understanding regulatory obligations, including AI
- How to operationalize and deploy AI governance best practices in your organization
Flame emission spectroscopy is an instrument used to determine concentration of metal ions in sample. Flame provide energy for excitation atoms introduced into flame. It involve components like sample delivery system, burner, sample, mirror, slits, monochromator, filter, detector (photomultiplier tube and photo tube detector). There are many interference involved during analysis of sample like spectral interference, ionisation interference, chemical interference ect. It can be used for both quantitative and qualitative study, determine lead in petrol, determine alkali and alkaline earth metal, determine fertilizer requirement for soil.
Multimodal Embeddings (continued) - South Bay Meetup SlidesZilliz
Frank Liu will walk through the history of embeddings and how we got to the cool embedding models used today. He'll end with a demo on how multimodal RAG is used.
Understanding the NFT marketplace ecosystem involves exploring platforms for creating, buying, selling, and trading digital assets. These platforms use blockchain technology for security and smart contracts for automated transactions. Key components include digital wallets, NFT standards, and marketplaces like OpenSea and Rarible. This ecosystem is shaped by the roles of creators, collectors, and developers, offering insights into the dynamics and trends of the digital asset economy.
Increase Quality with User Access Policies - July 2024Peter Caitens
⭐️ Increase Quality with User Access Policies ⭐️, presented by Peter Caitens and Adam Best of Salesforce. View the slides from this session to hear all about “User Access Policies” and how they can help you onboard users faster with greater quality.
The Hilarious Saga of Ships Losing Their Voices: these gigantic vessels that rule the seas can't even keep track of themselves without our help. When their beloved AIS system fails, they're rendered blind, deaf and dumb - a cruel joke on their supposed maritime prowess.
This document, in its grand ambition, seeks to dissect the marvel that is maritime open-source intelligence (maritime OSINT). Real-world case studies will be presented with the gravitas of a Shakespearean tragedy, illustrating the practical applications and undeniable benefits of maritime OSINT in various security scenarios.
For the cybersecurity professionals and maritime law enforcement authorities, this document will be nothing short of a revelation, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of maritime OSINT operations while maintaining a veneer of ethical and legal propriety. Researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders will find this document to be an indispensable resource, shedding light on the potential and implications of maritime OSINT in safeguarding our seas and ensuring maritime security and safety.
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This document aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of maritime open-source intelligence (maritime OSINT) and its various aspects: examining the ethical implications of employing maritime OSINT techniques, particularly in the context of maritime law enforcement authorities, identifying and addressing the operational challenges faced by maritime law enforcement authorities when utilizing maritime OSINT, such as data acquisition, analysis, and dissemination.
The analysis will offer a thorough and insightful examination of these aspects, providing a valuable resource for cybersecurity professionals, law enforcement agencies, maritime industry stakeholders, and researchers alike. Additionally, the document will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders seeking to understand the potential and implications of maritime OSINT in ensuring maritime security and safety.
Maritime Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) refers to the practice of gathering and analyzing publicly available information related to maritime activities, vessels, ports, and other maritime infrastructure for intelligence purposes. It involves leveraging various open-source data sources and tools to monitor, track, and gain insights into maritime operations, potential threats, and anomalies. Maritime Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is crucial for capturing information critical to business operations, especially when electronic systems like Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) fail. OSINT can provide valuable context and insights into vessel operations, including the identification of vessels, their positions, courses, and speeds
A. Data Sources
• Vessel tracking websites and services (e.g., MarineTraffic, VesselFinder) that provide real-time and historical data on ship movements, positions, and d
How CXAI Toolkit uses RAG for Intelligent Q&AZilliz
Manasi will be talking about RAG and how CXAI Toolkit uses RAG for Intelligent Q&A. She will go over what sets CXAI Toolkit's Intelligent Q&A apart from other Q&A systems, and how our trusted AI layer keeps customer data safe. She will also share some current challenges being faced by the team.
Project Delivery Methodology on a page with activities, deliverablesCLIVE MINCHIN
I've not found a 1 pager like this anywhere so I created it based on my experiences. This 1 pager details a waterfall style project methodology with defined phases, activities, deliverables, assumptions. There's nothing in here that conflicts with commonsense.
Webinar: Transforming Substation Automation with Open Source SolutionsDanBrown980551
This webinar will provide an overview of open source software and tooling for digital substation automation in energy systems. The speakers will provide a brief overview of how open source collaborative development works in general, then delve into how it is driving innovation and accelerating the pace of substation automation. Examples of specific open source solutions and real-world implementations by utilities will be discussed. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the challenges of automating substations, the ecosystem of solutions available to help, and best practices for implementing them.
Network Auto Configuration and Correction using Python.pptxsaikumaresh2
- Implemented Zero Touch Provisioning, Network Topology Mapper, and Root Cause Analysis using Python, GNS3, Netmiko, SSH, OSPF, and Graphviz.
- Developed a Python script to automate network discovery based on Core Router IP and login details, significantly reducing manual intervention.
- Enhanced network visualization by generating detailed network graphs, aiding in quick network analysis and troubleshooting.
Network Auto Configuration and Correction using Python.pptx
Best free tools for win database admin
1. The Best Free Tools for Windows Desktop Administration(Yes! Right Here! Right Now!)(You Are in the Right Session!)(You Have Made an Excellent Choice!)Greg Shields, MVPPartner and Principal Technologistwww.ConcentratedTech.com
4. AgendaTopicsPart I: Server & Security ToolsPart II: File & Disk ToolsPart III: Network Monitoring & TroubleshootingThe intent of this session is to dump on youas many FREE tips and toolthat I can in a short 75 minutes.
5. You May Applaud Now.I must warn you.You may have used some of these tools before.You may have seen some of these tools before.This Game Is Interactive!When you see a tool that’s saved your kiester, you must HOWL GRACIOUSLY.Conversely, when you see one that’s kickedyour kiester...…I want to know!
6. So, Where am I Gonna’ Get all this Stuff?Process Explorer is freeware. Download from: http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.htmlMemtest86 is shareware. Download it from: http://www.memtest86.com/WSName.exe is freeware (though the author begs you to click a few of his Google ads if you like it) and can be downloaded from: http://mystuff.clarke.co.nz/wsname.aspSystenance Index.dat Analyzer is freeware and can be downloaded from http://www.systenance.com/indexdat.php Although Diskeeper’s flagship products are not freeware, Diskeeper Disk Performance Analyzer is. You can get a copy of it from: http://downloads.diskeeper.com/DiskPerformanceAnalyzer.exeSafePasswd.com is an on-line resource accessible at www.safepasswd.com. KeePass is an open-source tool that can be downloaded from: http://www.keepass.info/LookInMyPC is advertising-driven, but freeware and can be downloaded from: http://www.lookinmypc.comNewSID is a freeware Sysinternals tool (man, they’ve got lots of tools…). Download NewSID at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/NewSid.mspxPSTools are freeware. Download from: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/PsTools.mspxSetAcl is freeware. Download it from: http://setacl.sourceforge.netAccessEnum is a SysInternals tool and is freeware. Download it at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/AccessEnum.mspxYou can access easyVMX from http://www.easyvmx.com/easyvmx.shtml.OpenFiler is an open source tool that can be downloaded from: http://www.openfiler.comWinSCP is a freeware tool and can be downloaded from: http://winscp.net/eng/download.phpWinDirStat or “Windows Directory Statistics” is a freeware tool and can be downloaded from: http://windirstat.info/DiskPart is part of the Windows Resource Kit.Daemon Tools appears to be freeware and available from: http://www.daemon-tools.ccJDiskReport is freeware. Download at: http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/jdiskreport/
7. So, Where am I Gonna’ Get all this Stuff?Notepad++ supports 44 languages, including some other useful ones like shell, SQL, batch, KIXtart, and XML formats. It can be downloaded from: http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.netFPort is a freeware Foundstone tool that can be downloaded from: http://www.foundstone.com/index.htm?subnav=resources/navigation.htm&subcontent=/resources/proddesc/fport.htmTCPView is freeware. Download it from Sysinternals at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/TcpView.mspxSpiceWorks is ad-driven but freeware and can be downloaded from: http://www.spiceworks.comThe Dude is freeware, has potentially one of the best names of any tool in this session, and can be downloaded from: http://www.mikrotik.com/thedude.phpVisionapp is a freeware product and can be downloaded from: http://www.visionapp.comAngry IP Scanner is a freeware tool and can be downloaded from: http://www.angryziber.comWireshark is licensed as open source and can be downloaded from: http://www.ethereal.com/HowNetWorks is freeware available from the VMware site. As it runs in a VMware virtual machine, it requires a version of VMware installed to host the virtual machine. You can download it from: http://www.vmware.com/vmtn/appliances/M0n0wall can be downloaded either as a binary or as a pre-built VMware Appliance. Either are easy to set up and use, though the appliance is a little easier/faster. Download the binaries and documentation from: http://m0n0.chDownload the VMware appliance from: http://www.vmware.com/vmtn/appliances/Iometer http://www.iometer.org/Hyper-V Monitor Gadget http://mindre.net/post/Hyper-V-Monitor-Gadget-for-Windows-Sidebar.aspxEventSentry Light http://www.netikus.net/products_downloads.htmlSpecOps Software Gpupdate http://www.specopssoft.com/products/specopsgpupdate/ShellRunAs http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/cc300361.aspxRecuva http://www.recuva.com/
9. Process ExplorerSysinternals.com toolExtensivelisting of processesCan use in place of Task ManagerLOTS of featuresIndividual performance graphs for each processSearch for files, handles, named pipes, etcTakes a little practice
10. Memory IssuesMemtest86Runs a thorough, stand-alone memory test for x86 architecture RAMCan build a bootable CD from an ISO imageAllow to test for at least one full pass of all 9 testsIf errors occur, try reseating or re-ordering RAM. If they still occur, replace.While Vista & Server 2008 have their own memory diagnostic tool built in, this works well for older O/S’s.Like XP, you crazy XP hold outs!
11. Rename en masseWSName.exeEasy to use tool to rename workstations, in Workgroups and in Domains!Rename remote machinesUse batch files or VBScript along with this tool to rename multiple machines or an entire network.Very handy for migrations. Vista aware, W7 soon.
12. oldCmp.exeAn ancient JoeWare tool that remains useful today!Command-line AD tool used to identify and remove stale computer accounts.Computer accounts reported on or removed based on last DS access.HTML reportsDHTML reportsCSV reports
13. ShellRunAsWindows Vista and Server 2008 no longer natively have the Run as… context menu item!Replaced with the Run as Administrator item.An omission that happens because of UAC.Lacking this, no way to run processes under alternate credentials.Get it back with ShellRunAs.GUI and command-line exposure
14. Diskeeper Disk Perf. AnalyzerIntended to drive you to Diskeeper’s for-cost defragmentation tools…but good for finding disk-based performance bottlenecks.Target multiple systems or entire network.Results show perf. loss reports based on fragmentation.
15. IOmeterDesigned to measure disk subsystem performance.With disk being a major bottleneck for many applications, provides an understanding of relative speed.
17. KeePassHighly secured (AES & Twofish) password tool.Stores passwords in encrypted format, requires master password to unlock the contents.Can use master password plus separate encryption keyCopy/Paste toclipboard capabilitywith timed wipeNifty passwordgeneration toolsHide & unhidepasswords
18. Completely Disable UACUAC had great intentions, but let’s be honest – it is truly annoying.Not that I’m recommending you ever do this. But if you wanted to completely disable UAC, split tokens, virtualization, and all the other new security features…Computer Configuration | Windows Settings | Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options | User Account ControlUser Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account (Disabled)User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode (Elevate without prompting)User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation (Disabled)User Account Control: Only elevate executables that are signed and validated (Disabled)User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode (Disabled)User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation (Disabled)[This is under “other”] User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations (Disabled)
19. The RAID 1 UndoPersonally, my favorite little “trick”Most server-class equipment includes hardware RAIDHowever, most admins are used to RAID 5 for its expandabilityUse “The RAID 1 Undo” immediately prior to major software changes, like patching. Here’s the trick:Just before the patch, yank one of the drives.If the patch goes well after the reboot, reseat the drive and let the RAID rebuild.If the patch doesn’t go well, then power down the machine, pull the now “bad” drive and drop in the “good” drive.Once the system restarts, reseat the “bad” drive and let the RAID rebuild.
20. SpecOps GpupdateTool that augments ADUC with additional right-click functionality for managing computers.GpupdateRestartShut DownStart (via WOL)Immediatelyinstall WSUSupdatesGraphicalreporting
21. ExtremelyUseful!The PSToolsSysInternals Suite of ToolsShould be an important component of any administrator’s quiverUNIX-like toolsPsexec –Remote command executionPsfile –List files opened by remote systemsPsgetsid –Get computer or user SID’sPsinfo –Get local or remote computer informationPslist –List local or remote running processesPsloggedon – Lists logged on usersPsloglist – View local or remote Event LogsPspasswd – Change local or remote passwordsPsservice – Views/Modifies local or remote service configPsshutdown – Shutdown/Reboot local or remote machinesPssuspend – Suspend local or remote processes
22. PSExecEasily the most useful of all the PSToolsLaunch remote processes:Psexec <ComputerName> iexplore.exe http://www.hampsterdance.comStart remote command shell:Psexec <ComputerName> cmdVerify Terminal Server logged-on users:Psexec <ComputerName> quser
23. Hyper-V Monitor GadgetOnce Hyper-V is installed, it is challenging to determine the state of virtual machines from the server consoleThis sidebar gadget shows virtual machines and their statusEnables Turn Off | Shut Down | Save | Start functionalityCan monitor multiple serversreport on status, and RDP.Install to your managementVista workstation.
25. icaclsIcacls > xcacls.vbs > xcacls > caclsConfiguring perms at the command line is harder than you’d think.This is due to how Windows permissions themselves are now very complex.Icacls can configure DACLs, SACLs, and now Integrity LevelsMust set permission on (OI)(CI) for object and container.
27. Visual Tool for ACL’sAccessEnumVisual tool for seeing ACE’s in ACL’sGood at finding differing ACE’s in down level ACL’sUseful for locating long paths
28. RecuvaFreeware undelete programIdentifies files that have been deleted and can be restored. Does not need to be present when the file was deleted.Capable ofsearching medialike digitalcamera cards,etc.Shows recoverableand unrecoverablefiles.
29. OpenFilerLooking for a low-end iSCSI target for a file server?Useful for ESX datastores. Win2008 cluster support soon.OpenFiler “appliance” is configured via web interface.Can also be used as a NFS or NAS device.
30. StarWind iSCSI SAN SoftwareWindows-based iSCSI Target.Works with ESX and Hyper-V hostsFully Windows Failover Clustering capable(I like it better than OpenFiler…)
31. WinSCPTransferring files between UNIX/Linux and Windows machines is challenging from the command-line.Linux “smbclient” tool, but without all the command line nastiness.WinSCP is a graphical tool to do this.Like FTP, but with security.Also supportsSFTP.
32. WinDirStatGraphical representation of file sizes across the disk.Pac Man Rocks!Assists users/administrators with eliminating files.Odd looking at first, but the graphical view immediately draws the eye toproblem spots onthe disk drive.Easy to distributeto users to havethem do theirown cleanupactivities.
33. Daemon Tools / Virtual CloneDriveService for mounting ISO imagesResides in system tray and creates mounted drive lettersGenerates/uses software CD’s for virtual machinesCan emulate some forms of copy protectionDaemon Tools: Like CloneDrive, but with Malware!
34. Disk Usage ReportingJDiskReportJava-based tool that scans a file tree and reports statistics on use.Can scan large areas, but tends to crash with very large scansCan report on usage by extension, size, location.Pie charts, bar charts.Show your users how much space they’re wasting!
35. Notepad++Multiple-language markup and editing toolSupports VBScript among othersNumerous built-in text manipulation macrosNeat zooming, highlighting, and level collapsing features
37. FPortFoundstone tool for “enhanced netstat”Does a better job than netstat at mapping ports to processes, PID’s, and process paths
38. TcpviewGUI view of TCP/UDP connectionsShows opening and closing in different colorsNo service or permanent footprint
39. DSL Speed TestersOn-line speed testers, intended for DSL users can be helpful for any network connection.www.dslreports.com/ stestBe aware of firewalls and proxies
41. EventSentry LightVery basic Event Log, log file, and system health management across multiple machines.System health monitors for disk space, software installs/uninstalls, limited performance counters.Alerts and notifications through numerous mechanisms.Limited capabilities, designed to whet the appetite for the full version.
42. SpiceWorksSurprisingly full-featured multi-platform help desk/ management utility in a small 6M footprint.Ad-driven.Designed for the < 250 machine networks.Built-in help desk ticketing system.Built-in over-the-network automated inventory system.Built-in reporting system with canned and administrator-created reports with smartly-designed reports.Built-in remote control.Built-in SMS/email/alerting.Scanning can be resource intensive.
44. The DudeFreeware network scanning and mapping utility.Discovers numerous device typesEven found my printer!SNMP device enumeration/manipulation.Syslog, Alerting, Probing, the NMS gamut.
45. NetWrix AD Change ReporterReports changes to AD.Delivers reports with summary and detailed (before/after) information via email.Handy for maintaining compliance.Part of NetWrix family of products.
46. visionapp Remote DesktopCentral console for all Terminal Services connections.Create credential stores for auto-login.Central management of all your Windows serversNice screenauto-adjustmentfeature.
47. Angry IP ScannerSuper-fast tool for scanning IP and port ranges rangesCan identify any IP range for scanning.Utilities for showing target network info and opening/viewing remote computer.
48. RDP Port Trickery!Need to connect to your home network, but don’t want to expose RDP through your firewall?Reconfigure RDP to listen on a non-standard port!Outbound firewalls often don’t filter/scan non-80/443 TCP portsUse 444/tcp to bypass outbound filters
49. LogMeIn.comRemote access to any machine from any network.Requires the target machine to have functioning Internet access.One of a suite of remoting products (of increasing cost).
50. WiresharkPowerful and freeware protocol analyzerOpen sourceMany packet parsers for identifying trafficContinuously updated and very commonly used
51. HowNetWorksGraphical Ubuntu-based VMware-homed Ethereal wrapperMakes Ethereal much easier to useGroupings of flows, identities, and protocolsInteresting flows can be further packet-inspected in EtherealCaptures all incoming traffic. Must mirror port of interest to HowNetWorks virtual system.
52. m0n0wallGraphical VMware appliance software firewallVMware has capability of connecting machines in private networks, but no built-in firewall.m0n0wall is a small-signature, easy to setup firewall that can serve that purpose
53. The Best Free Tools for Windows Desktop Administration(Yes! Right Here! Right Now!)(You Are in the Right Session!)(You Have Made an Excellent Choice!)Greg Shields, MVPPartner and Principal Technologistwww.ConcentratedTech.com