Remote Desktop Session host sessions use native RDP encryption by default . Yet, RDP doesn’t offer authentication to verify the identity of a RD Session Host server. You are able to raise the security of RD Session Host sessions by employing Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.0) for server authentication and... »

You can specify parameters (such as –nologo) whether you start Windows PowerShell from a shortcut or from a command prompt. To control how Windows PowerShell launches from the Start menu, you simply edit the menu shortcut you use to start the console or application, specifying the parameters you want to use whenever you work... »

No matter how secure you make a user’s password initially, she will eventually choose her own password. Therefore, you should set account policies that define a secure password for your systems. Account policies are a subset of the policies configurable in Group Policy. Here’s a look at the key settings you will work with. Enforce... »

Disk Cleanup offers some cool command-line switches that are documented only in a pair of obscure Knowledge Base articles. Through the use of these switches, you can save your preferences and rerun the cleanup process automatically using those settings. To do so, you need to use the following switches with Cleanmgr.exe: /Sageset:n Opens a dialog... »

Amazon.com Review This 2-in-1 training kit delivers in-depth preparation plus practice for 70-680, the exam for the new MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration certification. Ace your exam prep—and build real-world job skills—with lessons, labs, and practice tests. Test How Much You Know with Sample Case Scenarios from MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-680) Case Scenario 1: Installing Windows... »

To simplify the creation and configuration of wireless networks and their security settings, Windows 7 supports Windows Connect Now. This allows users to save network configuration information on a USB flash drive. To configure a wireless network, users initially step through a network setup wizard that gathers their wireless network preferences. After that, Windows... »