Introduction

In this book, we have learned about the various components of Windows 2000 and how to secure them using the tools provided with the operating system. Microsoft provides extra tools to assist in securing computers. Two sets of Microsoft s tools are the Support Tools and the Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit. The Support Tools are free, but you have to purchase the Resource Kit. Some of the types of tools provided by the Support Tools and the Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit are the following:

• Application Tools

• Service Tools

• Registry Tools

• Process Tools

• Logging Tools

• Permission Tools

• Group Management Tools

To secure your computers, you need to use these tools. You need to control what applications and services your users can use. You need to be able to tell what processes are running on any given computer and be able to manage those processes remotely. You need to carefully assign permissions to resources, which are usually granted through groups that also must be monitored and managed. You need to be able to protect your Registry in case of disaster. You should keep logs of the various activities taking place on your computers so that you can verify that you have met all your needs. Tools for logging are also included in the Support Tools.