Windows 7 has a mass appeal to Windows XP users and their system administrators. While major advances were made in Windows Vista and Windows 7, you will always find people opposing change. And, boy! A lot has changed in the user interface since Windows XP! In the past opposition has been dealt with with deception … Continue reading "Changing Windows 7 back to the ‘old’ Windows"
Month: June 2009
A dream come true… (looking back at 3 years of blogging)
Where to put SSL certificate for LDAP …
Protecting LDAP traffic with SSL is a good idea, especially if in network environment some applications are (ab)using LDAP as authentication protocol. Some explanation of abusing word – LDAP never was designed as authentication protocol (like Kerberos is). Its name states it clear “DIRECTORY ACCESS PROTOCOL”. However because it is simple to use and effective … Continue reading "Where to put SSL certificate for LDAP …"
A New Vulnerability in Active Directory (MS09-018)
On Patch Tuesday for June 2009 (yesterday, June 9, 2009) Microsoft released security bulletin MS09-18 yesterday to address a vulnerability in Active Directory and Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) that could allow remote code execution. It’s should not come as a shock Microsofts Active Directory and Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) contain insecure code, allowing … Continue reading "A New Vulnerability in Active Directory (MS09-018)"
Active Directory Cleanup – The Most Common Question I See
I am out in the Microsoft NewsGroups and quite often I see someone having trouble with their Active Directory (AD) domain. The number one issue I see is they will lose a Domain Controller (DC) and just move on without realizing that without letting the rest of the DC’s know that this machine is not … Continue reading "Active Directory Cleanup – The Most Common Question I See"