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Administering Windows Vista Security: The Big Surprises

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- Required Reading for Vista Administrators and Users
With each new incarnation of the flagship Windows operating system, Microsoft has dubbed it 'the most secure yet' and Vista is no exception. Pundits and Microsoft-bashers like to jump all over Microsoft as soon as a flaw is found, but Microsoft did not have the audacity to claim their product was invulnerable or impervious (Oracle should take a hint), just that it is more secure than Windows XP or other previous editions of Windows.

With Vista, Microsoft has, in fact, introduced a variety of security controls. Not only do the aeroglass interface and some of the other cosmetic changes require some getting used to, but many of the changes in Windows security seem obtrusive and confusing if you do not understand them.

Mark Minasi, a recognized expert and prolific author on Microsoft Windows, seeks to alleviate some of the learning curve with this book. The book was written based on Beta and pre-release versions of Vista in order to get it written and on the shelves before, or at least at the same time as, the official release of Vista. For the most part, this is not an issue, but there are some minor areas like the final "official" name for Windows Integrity Control [WIC] (or is it Mandatory Integrity Control [MIC]?) may not be 100% accurate.

That in no way detracts from the value of this book though. The book is brief, but more than adequately addresses the new and unique aspects of the security controls in Vista. Minasi explains UAC, WIC, Bitlocker, PatchGuard, securing Service and more, all in a way that is detailed enough for security professionals to gain value, but in a manner that is simple enough for common users to understand.

I think this book should be required reading for network and security administrators responsible for Vista systems, and that any user implementing Vista should read this book to understand Vista security.

Rating:

- Mark has done it again...
Bravo...

This is an OUTSTANDING glimpse at the security features of Windows Vista from one of the industries best.

First off, this is not the usually 1000 page "tome". This book goes specifically to a few important and often misunderstand (in the case of UAC) features of Windows Vista. Unlike most technical books, I found it very readable...I finished it in a weekend.

Like Mark, I was down on the UAC at first. That was until I saw Mark speak and read the chapter on the UAC. Then it made perfect sense! If you or know someone who is down on the UAC, read this! While all chapters were excellent, I enjoyed and learned much from the Windows Integrity Control and BitLocker

True to Mark's style, it is funny, informative, and pulls no punches. Mark...We wouldn't expect anything less! Also, there is the necessary dose of command line.

As an MCT and college instructor in the Windows Networking arena, I will be putting this book on the recommended reading list for ALL of my classes, not just Vista!

Thanks for a great book and the photo-op at Tech Ed 2007!

Michael Bender

P.S. Mastering Server 2008...If you write it, they will come:)

Rating:

- Only security and NOT everything there is to know
At 288 pages, this is hardly a one-stop resource, and you're going to need lots more info about everything to do the job. As an admin, I was disappointed.

Rating:

- Better reference than you can find from Microsoft
I had been looking for a good explanation on file and registry virtualization and couldn't find anything adequate even on Microsoft's site. This book has a good explanation of it. Also, the section on BitLocker is very extensive, but unfortunately I had already pieced together information with my own research--too bad I didn't know about this book beforehand.

I haven't read the entire book, but have read the sections that I was interested in. It serves as a good reference.
-Martin
MCSA: M

Rating:

- Excellent Master piece on Vista
The in depth analysis by Mark Minas on Vistia is very clear and well written. In addition, this will no doubt help most IT professional to get a clearer understanding of Microsoft new OPerating System and its design. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all IT pro.

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