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5w/50 EBS Webcast: Introduction to ISA Server 2006 for Partners Deploying EBS 2008

On Halloween, October 31st, 2008 I will be giving a live webcast to introduce Microsoft partners intending to support Essential Business Server to ISA. Mark your calendar now. I’ll post the link when it’s available. “Whether you are...

Published Wed, Aug 20 2008 5:49 PM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: ISA, Uncategorized, EBS

Learn to Run your IT Business Better

If you run an IT shop then hopefully you are already signed up for this conference. It’s a unique opportunity to experience a direct boost to your business acumen specifically for IT shops. You won’t find more targeted business consulting...

Published Tue, Aug 19 2008 9:02 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Uncategorized

Free Essential Business Server Exam Vouchers

http://blogs.technet.com/essentialbusinessserver/archive/2008/07/25/get-certified-early-free-ebs-configuring-beta-exam-vouchers.aspx From the EBS blog. The beta exam is out! Come and take the exam for free and be the first one certified in your area....

Published Tue, Jul 29 2008 2:14 PM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Essential Business Server

Untangle Calyptix Comparison

http://www.foundationstech.com/technology/a-utm-comparison The link above is a comparison between Untangle and Calyptix by a fellow blogger. He has his reasons for choosing Calyptix, I have mine. As I ran down my shopping list I ended up creating a short...

Published Tue, Jul 29 2008 12:39 PM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Firewall

Microsoft’s Bad Idea: Call Back Support

Today I read an interesting post where Karl Palachuk measures his partner relationship with Microsoft. On the issue of support from PSS he says, Phone support / PSS through July 2008. This one’s got three components. First, everyone knows that the...

Published Fri, Jul 25 2008 11:12 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Commentary

ISA Learning Curve: There is no Proxy-Only Mode

Now that EBS is starting to gain some ground with Beta Testers the old school admin’s are dismayed to find out that ISA is not an optional item, it’s a requirement. So for those newbies: Lesson 1: ISA is not a proxy server. It is a firewall...

Published Fri, Jul 25 2008 10:51 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: ISA

Preparing for Migration to SBS 2008

As we prepare SBS 2003 servers for migration we need to move them from a dual-NIC configuration to a single NIC. This will need to be completed before your migration. The basic procedure for SBS 2003 Premium, is to use Add/Remove Programs to remove ISA...

Published Mon, Jul 21 2008 9:29 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: SBS, ISA

The Official SBS Blog : Software Assurance entitlement for SBS 2003 customers upgrading to SBS 2008

WOW! If your customers don’t have SA, they really missed out. Software Assurance entitlement for SBS 2003 customers upgrading to SBS 2008 As we have previously documented, the product components that make up the SBS 2008 solution (Link to...

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 1:15 PM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: SBS

SBS 2008 RC0: Remote Access

Let us count the ways in which by default an SBS 2008 RC0 server can be remotely accessed without using 3rd party tools. Remote Web Workplace: PC’s, Servers, Email Outlook Web Access Terminal Services Outlook Anywhere Exchange Active Sync VPN Telnet...

Published Thu, Jun 26 2008 9:12 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: SBS, Security, Commentary

Carbonite Off-Site Backup

I’ve been a closet user of Carbonite backup for coming on 2 years now. I recommend it to my clients for backing up their home PC’s or traveling laptops. It’s not a heavy duty backup. It’s definitely light duty. There are not application...

Published Fri, May 30 2008 7:42 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Security

Protecting Remote Web Workplace in SBS

RWW is one of the very best features of SBS. It’s lets employees work from home just as if they are sitting at the office and all they have to do is log into a web browser page. It’s the VPN killer and that’s a good thing. But with every...

Published Wed, May 28 2008 7:59 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: SBS, Security

How hosted app companies can do maintenance right

When we choose to host an application we give up a lot. We give up: Ability to decide when in our business cycle is the best time for a software upgrade to occur Customization of the application Integration of the app with our other apps Frequency of...

Published Wed, May 21 2008 10:10 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Sharepoint, Commentary, Business

Untangle Webinar Tomorrow

In the race for an SMB Firewall appliance, Untangle is one of the leaders in the pack. It a Unified Threat Management product packing about a dozen open source applications under a slick web interface in an appliance form factor. (it is available as software...

Published Tue, May 20 2008 8:16 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: SBS, Security

A Firewall Shopping List

At the IT Pro Conference in New Orleans I presented briefly, as part of a panel, some things to think about when making the firewall decision for an SBS network. Don’t assume that the name brands are necessarily the best choice. We’ve got...

Published Tue, May 13 2008 5:37 PM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: SBS, ISA, Security, Firewall

IT Pro Presentation: Sharepoint Resources

Hands down the most over looked, under utilized part of SBS is Sharepoint. It’s not like its new. It has been hanging around in SBS for 8 years. If you need to get up to speed, here’s how I suggest you do it. It worked for me and my staff...

Published Tue, May 13 2008 4:43 PM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: SBS, Sharepoint

Thoughts from New Orleans IT Pro Conference

Last weekend was the 2008 IT Pro conference in New Orleans organized by SBSmigration.com. Jeff Middleton, aka King of New Orleans, put on an amazing conference. IT business focused with a smooth migration every night taking the whole conference into party...

Published Tue, May 13 2008 3:47 PM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Conferences and Speaking, Commentary

ISA 5w/50 Resources

Last week I gave my 5w/50 presentation on Configuring ISA for Common SMB Scenarios. During the webcast I mentioned that I would post resources to the skydrive. I’ve sent those into the powers that be, but I hear that he’s basking in the sunshine...

Published Tue, Apr 29 2008 5:08 PM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: SBS, ISA

The Media Was Wrong about Steve Ballmer

This is not a security post, but rather a rant against media perception of Steve Ballmer’s MVP keynote address. They missed the important part and reported on a side joke. This was the important part: Steve Ballmer to audience: Raise your hand if...

Published Mon, Apr 21 2008 10:05 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Commentary, Business

IT Pro Conference 2008 by SBSMigration Sign up Now

IT Pro Conference in New Orleans is like no other. Two things stand out: It’s a single track conference. We’re all together, all weekend, discussing the issues of the day related to the next generation of SBS, EBS and Windows 2008. All opinions...

Published Wed, Apr 09 2008 9:46 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Essential Business Server, SBS, Conferences and Speaking

ISA Server…now Forefront Threat Management Gateway

Today the Forefront product group official announces the Threat Management Gateway (TMG). Microsoft has rebranded all of its security products under the Forefront name. Those of you in the Essential Business Server beta have had the first look at TMG...

Published Wed, Apr 09 2008 8:11 AM by Strategies for Securing SMB Networks

Filed under: Essential Business Server, ISA

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