PDF Ebook Systems Management Server 2003 Security Guide
This guide is intended for individuals with basic knowledge of SMS and Windows operating systems, Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP? in particular, who are looking for guidance on how to make operation of SMS 2003 more secure. It may also benefit anyone involved with or interested in SMS 2003, other Enterprise Management systems, or network security.
The emphasis in this guide is on general security guidelines. It does not cover issues relevant to topologies and configurations, design questions such as site hierarchies and secondary Site Servers, and other large-scale design issues.
This document assumes that the reader who implements the security recommendations in this guide is a knowledgeable Windows Server 2003 administrator. A knowledgeable Windows Server 2003 administrator is defined as someone who can create and manage accounts and groups, understands how Windows Server 2003 performs access control, understands how to set account policies and security rights, and is familiar with how to set up auditing and how to read audit logs. This document does not provide step-by-step instructions on how to perform these basic Windows Server 2003 administrative functions—it is assumed that the reader is capable of implementing basic instructions regarding Windows Server 2003 administration.
Contents
Warnings
Acknowledgment
Trademark Information
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Introduction
- Getting the Most from this Guide
Important Notes about Operating System and Physical Security
About this Guide
Chapter 1 - Enterprise Management and Systems Management Server 2003
- Enterprise Management
Enterprise Management Systems
SMS and Enterprise Management
Security Guidance
Chapter 2 - Architectural Considerations
- Architectural Terminology
Architectural Security
- Windows Server
Internet Information Services (IIS)
SQL Server
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and the SMS Provider
Network Security
Important Security Points
Chapter 3 - Primary Site Server Installation
- Security Mode
Secondary Site Server Installation
Registry Keys
Important Security Points
Chapter 4 - Collections
- Overview
Security
Important Security Points
Chapter 5 - Objects, Permissions, and Accounts
- Objects and Permissions
Accounts
Important Security Points
Chapter 6 - SMS Administrator Console
- Administrator Console Overview
Customization
Important Security Points
Chapter 7 - SMS Client Discovery
- Discovery
- Network Discovery
Heartbeat Discovery
Active Directory Discovery
Scripted Discovery
Logon Discovery
Correlation and Verification
Important Security Points
Chapter 8 - SMS Client Installation
- Client Types
Techniques of Installation
- Client Push Installation
Client Push Installation Wizard
Group Policy Client Installation
Other Installation Techniques
Client Installation Source Files
Important Security Points
Chapter 9 - Software Distribution
- Overview
Security
- Setting up SMS Systems for Distribution
Setting up Software for Distribution
Security Protection through Roles
Important Security Points
Chapter 10 - Software Metering
- Overview of Operation and Configuration
- Installation
Configuration, Operation, and Reporting
Security
Important Security Points
Chapter 11 - Remote Tools
- Overview
Installation
Configuration
Remote Assistance and Terminal Services
Security
Important Security Points
Chapter 12 - Inventory Collection
- Overview
- Installation and Configuration
Operation
Security
Important Security Points
Chapter 13 - Queries and Reports
- Queries
Reports
- SQL Server Views
Supplemental Reports
Links in Reports
Important Security Points
Chapter 14 - Status and Logs
- Status Messages
Status Viewer
Status Configuration
Log Files
Important Security Points
Chapter 15 - Summary
- Summary of Security Features
- SMS Accounts and Consoles
SMS Auditing
Summary of Important Security Points
Appendix A - References
Appendix B - Glossary
Acronyms
Definitions
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