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Archive for October, 2009
scwcmd: convert Security Configuration Wizard templates into Group Policies
Oct 19th
Posted by technoblogical in Active Directory
scwcmd: convert Security Configuration Wizard templates into Group Policies
The Security Configuration Wizard is used to create security templates as XML documents. The SCWCMD command converts one into a group policy (GPO). I do this on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 but it is also available on Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Usually, you would use this on a domain controller or in an active directory environment.
server configuration wizard
Oct 18th
Posted by technoblogical in Active Directory
server configuration wizard
This video shows how to use the Security Configuration Wizard to create, edit, install, or rollback a security template. It’s available on Server 2008 and Server 2003 if you have service pack one. You can use this as a method of creating Microsoft recommended security settings on your server or Windows client operating system. It’s pretty good for the novice and expert alike as it is a nice GUI click-through. I am doing this on a domain controller, but it is also available on a workgroup server. You can also use this to build templates for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or 7. Later, you can also use this template to apply these settings to a GPO (Group policy object).
security template and analysis
Oct 13th
Posted by technoblogical in Server 2008
security template and analysis
The Security Template and Analysis Snap-in (MMC) allows you to compare a security template and the current computer’s security policy. It will make a database to show the difference and then allow you to decide if you want to import the settings from the template into the current local settings. It shows an X where the template conflicts with the local policy. I perform this on Server 2008, but it is available on Server 2000, 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and 7.