NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: DAVE KEARNS ON WINDOWS NETWORKING TIPS 09/22/04 Today's focus: Vintela enables Unix and Linux policy-based mgmt. via Windows
Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED], In this issue: * Vintela Group Policy * Links related to Windows Networking Tips * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Nokia NW Special Report: Preparing an Infrastructure for Mobile Applications. Mobility, properly done, increases productivity and decreases operating costs. So get up to date information about building a mobile infrastructure, dealing with security issues, the latest networking options, connectivity alternatives and operational support enhancements. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=81446 _______________________________________________________________ OF COURSE YOU KNOW HALF OF ALL EMAIL IS SPAM. But do you know which half? And how to keep it out of the in-boxes of corporate management who finger spam as their chief frustration? Get the practical answers and innovative technology tech you need now to solve No. 1 problem threatening every network-driven enterprise at Strategy & Management for Messaging & Spam, a September must-attend event from Network World. http://adserver.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=81509 _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: Vintela enables Unix and Linux policy-based mgmt. via Windows By Dave Kearns A couple of months ago I enthused (some might say "gushed") about Vintela Authentication Services, which enables you to efficiently - and securely - manage a single logon/password for Unix, Linux and Windows applications. In essence, it integrates the Unix and Linux platforms into Windows' Active Directory. The boys in Linden, Utah didn't rest on their laurels very long, though. Just last week came the announcement of a new add-on to VAS - Vintela Group Policy, which provides a framework for Unix and Linux policy-based management through the Windows Group Policy system. All integrated, of course, through Active Directory. <aside> I've been telling you for years that Active Directory was not only useful, but necessary for your network. Do you believe me yet?</aside> For those who napped through the Windows network management class, I'll remind you that Microsoft Group Policy allows administrators to define user and computer configurations for groups or users and computers in Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server networks with Windows XP and Windows 2000 clients. Among other things, Group Policies are used to deliver a standard set of security, controls, rules, and options to a user. They can be used to configure everything from logon scripts and folder redirections to disabling Active Desktop and preventing users from installing software. Vintela, with VGP, has now extended this control to Unix and Linux desktops. Among the features of VGP are: * Support for the Windows Group Policy Framework including a ��fully pluggable framework that provides a Unix Client-side ��Extension (CSE) interface, policy processing that mirrors ��Windows, a Group Policy Editor extension that allows easy ��authoring of additional Unix settings interfaces, and support ��for ADM template extensibility. * Support for Native Unix/Linux Capabilities including policy ��settings for generic scripting, file copy and permissions, as ��well as sudo, cron, and administrative templates (ADM) for quick ��extensibility. * Configuration Management for VAS-enabled Unix hosts including ��logon access control, account overrides, full VAS configuration ��customization, and policy-based licensing. And you can control it all from the familiar Windows Group Policy Management Console. Get more details about Vintela Group Policy at <http://www.vintela.com/> but be sure you fully understand the power of group policies before implementing not only VGP, but also any policies on your network. Visit the Microsoft Technet Group Policy page ( <http://www.nwfusion.com/nlwnt642> ) for the resources you'll need to properly implement this technology. RELATED EDITORIAL LINKS Could the cards hold the answer to our identity needs? Network World Identity Management Newsletter, 05/19/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/dir/2004/0517id2.html _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Dave Kearns Dave Kearns is a writer and consultant in Silicon Valley. He's written a number of books including the (sadly) now out of print "Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Networks." His musings can be found at Virtual Quill <http://www.vquill.com/>. Kearns is the author of three Network World Newsletters: Windows Networking Tips, Novell NetWare Tips, and Identity Management. Comments about these newsletters should be sent to him at these respective addresses: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Kearns provides content services to network vendors: books, manuals, white papers, lectures and seminars, marketing, technical marketing and support documents. Virtual Quill provides "words to sell by..." Find out more by e-mail at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Nokia NW Special Report: Preparing an Infrastructure for Mobile Applications. Mobility, properly done, increases productivity and decreases operating costs. So get up to date information about building a mobile infrastructure, dealing with security issues, the latest networking options, connectivity alternatives and operational support enhancements. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=81446 _______________________________________________________________ ARCHIVE LINKS Breaking Windows networking news from Network World, updated daily: http://www.nwfusion.com/topics/win2000.html Archive of the Windows Networking Tips newsletter: http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/nt/index.html _______________________________________________________________ FEATURED READER RESOURCE ACCESS NW'S IN-DEPTH REPORT ON: BLADE SERVERS Available now is Network World's Technology Insider on: Blade Servers. Find out why early adopters of blade server technology say the benefits aren't science fiction, how blade servers differ by vendor, why blade servers are perfectly suited for today's data centers, review our extensive blade server buyer's guide and more. Click here: <http://www.nwfusion.com/nlwnt621> _______________________________________________________________ May We Send You a Free Print Subscription? You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered at your fingertips each day. Now, extend your knowledge by receiving 51 FREE issues to our print publication. Apply today at http://www.subscribenw.com/nl2 International subscribers click here: http://nww1.com/go/circ_promo.html _______________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World e-mail newsletters, go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/Changes.aspx> To unsubscribe from promotional e-mail go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/Preferences.aspx> To change your e-mail address, go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/ChangeMail.aspx> Subscription questions? Contact Customer Service by replying to this message. This message was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please use this address when modifying your subscription. _______________________________________________________________ Have editorial comments? Write Jeff Caruso, Newsletter Editor, at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Inquiries to: NL Customer Service, Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 For advertising information, write Kevin Normandeau, V.P. of Online Development, at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Copyright Network World, Inc., 2004 ------------------------ This message was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
