Windows Vista Configuration

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Vista Security

Windows Vista Configuration

Fine tune Windows Vista security features with these tips, which cover the Windows firewall, IE7 and BitLocker. Learn basic and advanced Windows Vista configuration techniques so that you can get the most out of its new capability for your customers. These resources will teach you to optimize OS security so you can sell Vista with ease.

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  • Windows Vista malware protection

    Tip -  Value-added resellers (VARs) and consultants, get the facts about the new security features in Windows Vista. In this must-read tip, you'll learn about user account control, Windows Defender, the Malicious Software Removal Tool, the redesigned Windows...

  • Microsoft Windows Vista firewall enhancements

    Tip -  This tip helps value-added resellers (VARs) and security consultants navigate the redesigned Microsoft Windows Vista firewall, from pointing out improvements to group policy management best practices.

  • Configure IE7 security on Vista step-by-step

    Tip -  The key to selling Windows Vista solutions to your customers may depend on your ability to convince them that the operating system and the current version of IE is secure. VARs can use this guide to gain a good understanding of the new IE security...

  • TCP/IP changes in Microsoft Windows Vista

    Tip -  As a value-added reseller (VAR) or systems integrator (SI), you need to know what Microsoft has done to improve OS security. Understanding TCP/IP changes in Micrososft Windows Vista is the first step.

  • Firewall troubleshooting: How to modify the scope of Windows XP and Vista firewall rules

    Tip -  When working with firewalls, your client might run into problems, even if active Windows XP firewall rules are confirmed. Learn how to modify the scope of a Windows XP firewall to enable the rule, as well as how to configure Microsoft Vista firewall...

  • Microsoft Windows Vista security: Considerations and expectations

    Tip -  Microsoft Windows Vista is the most secure version of Windows ever created. VARs need to know how to take advantage of the code signing, Windows Defender and Secure Startup features, and what to consider before adoption.

  • Windows Vista BitLocker basics and advanced techniques

    Tip -  Value-added resellers (VARs) and security consultants can get the tools and tricks they need to effectively use Windows Vista BitLocker on their customers' systems.