We have the problem that in a multiuser environment users either lock their computers, or have the screensaver automatically lock it, and leave the workstation. As a result, nobody else can use that computer. By default, only the current user or an adminstrator can unlock the computer. I would...
We are currently in the middle of figuring out the approach we are going to take in regard to a user having admin rights on their system. Typcially we set up a new user as an administrator on their system when they are logged into the domain. They don't have a local admin account on the system,...
We have a Windows 2003 IIS server setup behind our firewarll which is a PIX firewall. What is the best method to establish a secure FTP site on this IIS server? I have reviewed this topic on the internet and actually talked with somebody from IPSWITCH and the best method available is to purchase...
I have a working roaming profile. How do I make it a mandadory profile that users can never change?
WinXP laptop, part of domain, when disconnected frm domain uses cached login. While disconnected, changed from domain member to workgroup member. :( Now login only has name/pwd text boxes - can't get domain selection box. Thus, can't login. How to get domain option back at login screen? (How to...
Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, Identity & Access Management
i have a server 2003 that configure as a terminal server, and i want implement a strict acess to this server from client (xp pro) to that server, i create ou that called "for terminal users" and create for that ou a gpo, now,, i want to know how should i change the gpo to achive the next goals: 1....
I'm researching authentication methods, trying to determine what method is best for allowing customers to make payments online. Which, in your opinion, is best?
For some reason, at random, among 20 PCs on my network, in the morning or during the day, the network connection stops responding for both intranet and internet communications. The only solution thus far is to remove the NIC from the Device Manager, reboot the PC, and let Windows XP Pro find the...
system: Ex 2003 back-end cluster, Ex 2003 Network Load Balanced Front end. Hi there, A user's account has become comprimised. They have since changed their password, but there are a few mails sent from their account that they did not send. Is it possible to find out the source ie PC hostname or...
Hi all, What do you recommend for initial password issue, that is, provided a new user with a password for the first time without compromising it. I find the entire help desk giving password initially or sysadmins doing that is not save enough even though the user will be prompted to change it at...
Hi, Our port scanner has detected '1894' as an open port. We know 1894 is an 'O2Server' port. Could you please throw some light on the port '1894'? Thanks kbs
Hi, I am the head of my department and by the nature of the job I hold some confidential information on my laptop. How do I ensure that 1. Nobody can access any files on my laptop from the LAN or the internet (not even sys admins) 2. If somebody tries to access, can I find out /trace who it is or...
This is the real commercial problem face by my company. Well, the reason I ask this problem is I salute and respect all of you as I believe all of you are as good as network solution company out there, or even better!! Lets me rephrase the entire problem again. Company expand so fast that the...
Company expand so fast that the IT infrastructure is not fast enough to cater high volume of traffic; the initial design is not scalable. The number of new branch offices setup caused the company pay a high price in the leased line communication. Salesman and management staffs dial into company...
Company expand so fast that the IT infrastructure is not fast enough to cater high volume of traffic; the initial design is not scalable. The number of new branch offices setup caused the company pay a high price in the leased line communication. Salesman and management staffs dial into company...
Recently implemented change to group policy recommended by software vendor by the below instructions: 1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Domain Controller Security Policy. 2. Click Security Settings. 3. Click Local Policies, and then click User Rights...
i have a sbs 2003 on my network and i configure him to get all the fax of my company, the only problem is that when i configure him to route all the incoming fax to some mail it does not seem to work, i check the event log and i get error 32083 and with this massage: Unable to route fax...
Hi, I am an Information Security Consultant. We want to monitor all activities done by Laptop Users when they are working offline. Can somebody suggest a tool which can push all logs on server while a user is working offline. We have banned USB sticks in our office and also all email activity is...
I am using different password for my secured files but I loose which one i use in certain file. Now I can not retrieve it. Is there any way i can open it again or retrieve my password so I can open my files? I have little knowledge in VB6, is there any one generous to give me a source code about...
Hi, In the coming weeks I'm going to be migrating our file storage data from a novell netware 6.5 server to a windows 2003 server...basically for financial reasons. And I feel netware and microsoft are moving to far apart and it just doesnt run as smoothly as it used to... My question is what...


