Windows NT Security Guide
An introduction to NT security for the desktop, network, and the Internet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Windows NT Security Guide
Chapter 2: Windows NT Security Model
OVERVIEW
Windows NT has a very strong "security model" when compared with other operating systems such as DOS (with or without Windows 3.1), Windows 95, or even UNIX. However, your system administrator and users need to use it in an informed way in order for it to be effective.
There are five main aspects to security in Windows NT:
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Password management
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File System, Network Share, and Registry permissions
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User account rights
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Auditing
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Inter-domain trust relationships
PASSWORD MANAGEMENT
The administrator who is in charge of creating accounts usually imposes password management on the users. Therefore, this section is oriented towards both the administrator and IT manager who are trying to understand the capabilities of Windows NT in order to make a decision about its adoption or usage. However, even the end user should find this interesting in terms of understanding why some things happen due to password management having been implemented.
Password management is done through the Windows NT User Manager (or for network accounts, through User Manager for Domains). To start this application on Windows NT 4.0 or 5.0, go to the Start button, then select Programs / Administrative Tools / User Manager (or User Manager for Domains, which is normally available only on NT Server). If you are using just "User Manager" (as supplied on NT Workstation), you will find it is missing some of the features of "User Manager for Domains," such as the ability to select another domain or computer to manage (or for some reason, the...
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