Showing posts with label Windows Server 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windows Server 2012. Show all posts

Friday, March 1, 2013

[OpsMgr 2012] System Center 2012 Management Pack for Windows Deployment Services

The Windows Deployment Services Management Pack includes monitors, rules, views, tasks and knowledge for the monitoring of your Windows Deployment Services infrastructure for Windows Server 2012.
 
 

Quick details

Version:7.0.8560.0Date published:2/27/2013
Language:English

Files in this download

The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
File nameSize
System Center Monitoring Pack for
Windows Deployment Services.msi                   
444 KBDownload
WDS 2012 MP Guide.doc247 KBDownload

Overview

​The Windows Deployment Services Management Pack includes monitors, rules, views, tasks and knowledge for the monitoring of your Windows Deployment Services infrastructure for Windows Server 2012.



Feature Summary

  • Windows Server 2012 Support
  • Service Health Monitoring
  • State and Alert Views
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Alert Knowledge Base Information


Release History

  • 2/27/2013 - Initial English release, version 7.0.8560.0
                                 

System requirements

Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2012
  • Other Software:
    • Windows Server 2012 with Windows Deployment Services Role
    • System Center 2012 - Operations Manager

                                 

Instructions

​Please refer to WDS 2012 MP Guide for instructions.

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

[OpsMgr 2007 R2][OpsMgr 2012] System Center Management Pack for WSUS on Windows Server 2012

This management pack supports monitoring of WSUS on Windows Server 2012


Quick details

Version:7.0.8560.0               Date published:2/14/2013
English

Files in this download

The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
File nameSize
OpsMgr_MP_WSUS.docx91 KBDownload
System Center Monitoring Pack for WSUS.msi      492 KBDownload

Overview

The Windows Server Update Services Management Pack collects performance data and generates comprehensive diagnostic reports that give you the information you need to analyze problems and develop corrective actions.

Management Pack Release History
2/18/2013 - Major Release v.7.0.8560.0, adds support for Server 2012

System requirements

Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2012
System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 System Center 2012 Operations Manager

Instructions

Please review the MP Guide

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

Monday, February 4, 2013

[Windows Server 2012] Windows Server 2012 Standard x64 Core EVAL

This download comes as a pre-configured VHD and enables you evaluate Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Standard Edition, Core, x64)


 

Quick details

Version:1.0Date published:1/31/2013
Language:English

Files in this download

The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
File nameSize
TD08WS12SCx64.exe          318 KB           Download
TD08WS12SCx64-1.bin953.4 MBDownload
TD08WS12SCx64-2.bin920.4 MBDownload

Overview

Download and evaluate this Windows Server 2012 (Standard/Core/x64) Virtual Machine. You will have the opportunity to try the new and improved features of Windows Server 2012 for 180 days.

Note: This is a CORE install of WS2012, and as such there is no GUI.

To find out more about Windows Server 2012, please click here. Please note that this product is available for evaluation purposes only. It is strictly prohibited to use this image in any type of production environment.

System requirements

Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2012
You must have a Hyper-V enabled host to run this Virtual Machine. Additional information about Hyper-V, including installation instructions and system requirements, can be found here.

Instructions

1. Run the self-extracting exe. The package and admin password is "pass@word1"
2. When extraction is complete, open Hyper-V
3. Select IMPORT from the navigation menu
4. Browse and select the directory where the image was just extracted
5. Select either "Move" or "Copy"
6. Click the IMPORT button

Once import is complete, you will need to create/assign a virtual NIC that has Internet access - a requirement to active the OS. You will have 10 days to activate this image, after which you will have 180 days of unlimited use. Once activated, you are no longer required to be connected to the Internet.

Details on installing Hyper-V can be found here.

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

[Ebook]Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

imageThe latest edition of the new Exam Ref series, Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (ISBN 9780735673168) by Craig Zacker, is available for purchase. Use this book as an aid in your studies to take the Microsoft Exam 70-410.
You can buy the book from here and here.
The contents and information about the book are on this previous blog post.

Chapter 3 Configure Hyper-V (excerpt)


The concept of virtualizing servers has, in the past several years, grown from a novel
experiment to a convenient lab and testing tool to a legitimate deployment strategy for
production servers. Windows Server 2012 includes the Hyper-V role, which enables administrators
to create virtual machines (VMs), each of which runs in its own isolated environment.
VMs are self-contained units that administrators can easily move from one physical
computer to another, greatly simplifying the process of deploying network applications and
services.

This chapter covers some of the fundamental tasks that administrators perform to create
and deploy Hyper-V servers and VMs.

Objectives in this chapter:
■ Objective 3.1: Create and configure virtual machine settings
■ Objective 3.2: Create and configure virtual machine storage
■ Objective 3.3: Create and configure virtual networks

Objective 3.1: Create and configure virtual machine settings


Server virtualization in Windows Server 2012 is based on a module called a hypervisor.
Sometimes called a virtual machine monitor (VMM), the hypervisor is responsible for
abstracting the computer’s physical hardware and creating multiple virtualized hardware
environments, called VMs. Each VM has its own (virtual) hardware configuration and can
run a separate copy of an operating system (OS). Therefore, with sufficient physical hardware
and the correct licensing, a single computer running Windows Server 2012 with the
Hyper-V role installed can support multiple VMs, which administrators can manage as if
they were standalone computers.

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

Windows 2012 server Updates and Security Patches

I'll try to summarize here all updates and security patches that have been released for Windows Server 2012 :



 
Update 2/25/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2794599) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 2/22/2013 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2819372) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2819372).To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 12/20/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2792476) Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows.
Security Update 12/20/2012 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2753842) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Update 11/26/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2764462) Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows.
Update 11/26/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2779562) Install this update to resolve issues caused by revised daylight saving time and time zone laws in several countries.
Update 11/26/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2758246) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 10/22/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2770816) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 1/21/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2794119) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 1/21/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2803748) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 1/18/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2795719) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 03/11/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2790907) Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows.
Update 03/11/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2812822) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 03/11/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2811660) These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows Server 2012 experience.
Security Update 03/11/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2807986) A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Update 02/11/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2795944) These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows Server 2012 experience.
Update 02/11/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2793210) Install this update to resolve a set of known application compatibility issues with Windows.
Update 02/11/2013 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2805940) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2805940).To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Security Update 02/11/2013 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 02/11/2013 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server 2012 A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 02/11/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2790978) A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
Security Update 02/11/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2778344) A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 02/11/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2790655) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the affected system to stop responding.
Security Update 02/11/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2799494) A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Update 04/08/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2800033) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 04/08/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2822241) These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows Server 2012 experience.
Security Update 04/08/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2772930) A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system.
Security Update 04/08/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2808735) A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system.
Security Update 04/08/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2813170) A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system.
Update 03/08/2013 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2824670) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2824670).To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Security Update 03/08/2013 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 10 in Windows Server 2012 x64 Edition (KB2809289) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-021. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Security Update 02/08/2013 Security Update for Internet Explorer 10 for Windows Server 2012 x64 Edition (KB2797052) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 02/08/2013 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 10 in Windows Server 2012 x64 Edition (KB2792100) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-009. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 01/07/2013 Update for .NET Framework 4.5 for Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server 2012 - KB2750149 Update for .NET Framework 4.5 for Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server 2012 - KB2750149
Update 01/07/2013 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2785094) These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows Server 2012 experience.
Security Update 01/07/2013 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server 2012 A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 01/07/2013 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the affected application to stop responding.
Security Update 01/07/2013 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 01/07/2013 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 01/07/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2757638) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 01/07/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2753596) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 01/07/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2778930) A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated local attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 01/07/2013 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2785220) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain access to information.
Update 04/05/2013 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2833510) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2833510).To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Security Update 04/05/2013 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 10 in Windows Server 2012 x64 Edition (KB2817183) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-028. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 02/05/2013 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2811522) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2811522).To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 01/04/2013 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2796096) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2796096).To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 01/02/2013 Update for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 (KB2798897) Install this update to resolve an issue which requires an update to the untrusted certificate store on Windows systems and to keep your systems up to date.
Update 11/12/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2769034) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 11/12/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2769165) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 11/12/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2770917) These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows Server 2012 experience.
Security Update 11/12/2012 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 8 Release Preview, Windows RT Release Preview and Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 11/12/2012 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 11/12/2012 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 8 Release Preview, Windows RT Release Preview and Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 11/12/2012 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 on Windows 8, Windows RT and Windows Server 2012 A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 11/12/2012 Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 8 Release Preview and Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 11/12/2012 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2727528) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 11/12/2012 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2761226) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Update 10/11/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2768703) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 09/11/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2751352) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 12/10/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2779768) These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows Server 2012 experience.
Update 12/10/2012 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate (KB2785605) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2785605). To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 12/10/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2780541) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Update 12/10/2012 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2785605) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2785605).To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 12/10/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2783122) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.
Security Update 12/10/2012 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2779030) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Security Update 12/10/2012 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2765809) A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to break or bypass a security feature in the affected software.
Security Update 12/10/2012 Security Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2770660) A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and gain control over it.
Update 10/10/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2756872) These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows Server 2012 experience.
Security Update 12/07/2012 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 10 in Windows Server 2012 x64 Edition (KB2761465) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-077. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Security Update 12/07/2012 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 10 in Windows Server 2012 x64 Edition (KB2761465) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-077. To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 10/07/2012 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate (KB2758994) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2758994). To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 10/07/2012 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2758994) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2758994). To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 11/05/2012 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate (KB2770041) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2770041). To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 11/05/2012 Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows Server 2012 (KB2770041) This update addresses the vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory (KB2770041).To find out if other security updates are available for you, see the Additional Information section at the bottom of this page.
Update 12/04/2012 Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2771431) Install this update to resolve issues in Windows.

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

[OpsMgr 2012][OpsMgr 2012 SP1] System Center 2012 Management Pack for Windows Server Hyper-V 2012

This management pack supports monitoring of Windows Server Hyper-V 2012 systems.


Quick details

Version:6.2.6640.0Date published:1/16/2013
 English
File nameSize
Windows Server Hyper-V
Operations Manager 2012 MP.msi          
788 KBDownload

Overview

This management pack supports monitoring of Windows Server Hyper-V 2012 systems. This includes monitoring coverage of Hyper-V 2012 host servers, including critical services and disks, and Hyper-V virtual machines, including virtual components and virtual hardware.

Feature Summary

This management pack provides the following functionality:
• Management of critical Hyper-V services that affect virtual machines and host server functionality
• Management of host server logical disks that affect virtual machine health
• Full representation of virtualization in a single Hyper-V host server, including virtual networks, and virtual machines
• Monitoring of virtual machine hardware components that affect availability


Version History

• 12/20/2012 - Original release of the MP, version 6.0.6633.0

System requirements

Supported operating systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012

Other Software - System Center Operations Manager 2012 (or 2012 SP1)

Instructions

Please refer to Management Pack guide.

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

[Ebooks] Some new ebooks have been published for Windows Server 2012

New book: Training Guide: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Book cover for 9780735673106We’re happy to announce the availability of Training Guide: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (ISBN 9780735673106)! Written by Mitch Tulloch, this book helps enterprise administrators build their skills in the area of deploying and managing Windows Server 2012 core services. Readers develop their real-world skills and maximize their on-the-job performance via the book’s many lessons, exercises, and suggested practices. In addition, readers can use this Training Guide as a learning resource, along with on-the-job experience, to help them prepare for the 70-410 exam.
Purchase your copy today here or here.
In today’s post, please enjoy an excerpt from Chapter 6, “Network administration.”
Chapter 6
Network administration
The network is the foundation of an organization’s information system and allows computers and other devices to communicate with each other and with the Internet. Network services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers and Domain Name System (DNS) servers simplify the configuration and management of IP address information and network names. To adequately fulfill these roles, such services must be available for clients that need them and secure from attack.
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 includes enhancements to the DHCP Server and DNS Server roles that can help increase DHCP availability and safeguard DNS name resolution from being compromised or misused. Windows Server 2012 also includes added support for managing different aspects of Windows Server–based networks using Windows PowerShell. This chapter demonstrates how to implement these new capabilities to ensure the availability and security of these critical network services and to manage Windows Server–based networks more efficiently. In addition, this lesson also describes how to configure Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) networking and interoperability between IPv6 and IPv4.


RTM’d today: Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

imageWe’re pleased to announce that Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, by Craig Zacker, has shipped to the printer.
Prepare for Microsoft® Exam 70-410—and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of implementing and configuring Windows
Server 2012 core services. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking
and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level.
Organized by exam objectives, and featuring challenging, what-if scenarios, this Exam Ref focuses on the knowledge  and skills needed to
implement and configure Windows Server 2012 core services in an enterprise environment.
You can preorder the book from here and here.
You can download a couple of sample chapters here.

Contents
CHAPTER 1 Installing and configuring servers
CHAPTER 2 Configure server roles and features
CHAPTER 3 Configure Hyper-V
CHAPTER 4 Deploying and configuring core network services
CHAPTER 5 Install and administer Active Directory
CHAPTER 6 Create and manage Group Policy

New book: Exam Ref 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012

imageWe’re happy to announce that Exam Ref 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 (ISBN 9780735673045) by JC Mackin, is now available for purchase.
Please refer to the table of contents from this previous post.
You can buy the book from here and here.

A sample from Chapter 7:
CHAPTER 7
Configure a network policy server infrastructure

Network Access Protection (NAP), as you know, is a Windows Server feature that
enforces health requirements on client computers as they attempt to connect to a
company network. These health requirements can relate to the status of software updates,
of antivirus protection, of host firewall status, or of spyware protection. NAP was first introduced
in Windows Server 2008.

Although NAP doesn’t include any significant new features in Windows Server 2012, one
important new feature, System Health Validator (SHV) Multi-configuration, appeared in
Windows Server 2008 R2. This new feature falls within the one NAP objective listed for the
70-417 exam, Configure Network Access Protection.


This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.