Along with the many 'usability improvements' in SCOM2k7 SP1 we are beginning to see additional signs of an Operational Management Product that is maturing in the marketplace, both in acceptance and in useful capabilities. Release of the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) Role Specific Templates for SCOM2k7 SP1 indicates the significant attempt to optimize and secure SCOM2k7 SP1 Deployments is underway.
In addition, release of the Security Hardening Guide for SCOM2k7 SP1 for Windows 2003 provides 'some' insights for incorporating the functions made available in the SCOM2k7 SP1 Templates for the SCW. I would not recommend using the SCOM2k7 SP1 SCW Templates without a 1) thorough understanding of the Security Configuration Wizard, then, 2) experience with SCOM2k7 SP1! Perhaps in a future release of the Security Hardening Guide for SCOM2k7 SP1 additional insights and beneficial detailed examples will be made available for reference.
SCOM2k7 SP1 Security Configuration Wizard Templates and the Security Hardening Guide for Windows Server 2003
Additionally, for your reference, I have blogged about the following in previous entries:
Windows 2003 SP1 Security Configuration Wizard Documentation
Using the Security Configuration Wizard to Secure Windows for Exchange Server Roles
Enabling the Security Configuration Wizard for Exchange 2007 Server Roles using the Exchange 2007 SCW Extension Files
SC Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1
Lynn Lunik
Independent Security Consultant
Windows(R) Platform
IT Pro Secure Corporation
blog <at> itprosecure.com
Posted
May 30 2008, 04:11 AM
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lynn lunik