Windows Server 2008 RTM

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I recently installed Windows Server 2008 on one of my servers. I was part of the beta test and have installed all the beta versions of Windows 2008 although they were used for bug reporting and as a learning tool. The server it is installed on is the final stop before installing on my live servers. So this is the final look before I upgrade all my servers to Windows Server 2008.

Also coming soon will be a Windows Server 2008 forum

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Disabling DCOM Support in RPC Over HTTP in Windows Server 2003

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I know this is an older exploit, but, my servers are still getting scanned for the vulnerability. It’s always better safe than sorry when dealing with anything that opens your Windows server up to an attack and possible compromise.

Read on to determine if RPC over HTTP is installed and if it is how to secure your server against any attack that exploits this vulnerability.

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The Basics Of Network Security

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I was going to write up an article about network security. Right before I was ready to start the writeup I found this article so rather than re-inventing the wheel I decided to go with it.

A network is two or more computers linked together in order to share data. From a security standpoint, the problem with networks is that unauthorized individuals might also be able to access that data. Network security is a term that encompasses your overall system for keeping your network as impenetrable as possible, be it hardware, software, or company policies.

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Quick Tip: Adding mySQL and PHP to Your Windows Path

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Here is a quick tip showing you how to add mySQL and PHP to your Windows Server path. Many people ask how to do this and while it is included in the Installing mySQL and Installing PHP tutorials I thought I would make it easier for everyone to get the information.

Lets get to it.
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