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Identity and Access Management Learning Resources

Published: October 31, 2005 | Updated: March 2, 2009

Microsoft provides technologies that allow legitimate users to access resources, while raising the bar for unauthorized users such as external hackers or internal disgruntled employees. See which tools verify user identity, control what resources users can access, and protect access to data throughout its lifecycle.

Resources

Level 100

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Virtual Lab Express: Introduction to ISA 2006 
  
Guide: Branch Office Infrastructure Solution for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release 2 
  
Guide: Securing and Accelerating Branch Office Communications using ISA Server 2006 
  
TechNet Webcast: Applying the Principle of Least Privilege to User Accounts on Windows XP  
 

 

Level 200

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TechNet Webcast: Identity and Access Management (Part 1 of 2): Technical Overview  
 
TechNet Webcast: User Account Control  
 
TechNet Webcast: Securing External Access to Network Resources with ISA Server 2006 Firewall and Proxy Services 
  
TechNet Webcast: Secure Application Publishing with Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 
  
TechNet Webcast: Protecting Branch Offices with Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006  
 
TechNet Webcast: Managing Internet Information Server 6.0  
 
TechNet Webcast: Limiting Administrator Privileges with User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista
   
TechNet Webcast: Using the Security Configuration Wizard Effectively with IIS 6.0 and Windows Server 2003 and Service Pack 1 (Part 2 of 2)  
 
TechNet Webcast: Identity and Access Management (Part 2 of 2): Details of Intranet and Extranet Access Management  
 
TechNet Webcast: Using the Security Configuration Wizard Effectively with IIS 6.0 and Windows Server 2003 and Service Pack 1 (Part 1 of 2)  
 
TechNet Webcast: Enabling Secure Remote Access to Exchange Server 2003 
  
TechNet Webcast: Branch Office Benefits in Windows Server 2003 R2
   
Guide: Microsoft ISA Server 2006 Evaluation Guide and Walkthroughs
   
TechNet Webcast: Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 Technical Overview 
  
TechNet Webcast: Technical Overview of Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 
  
TechNet Webcast: Web Single Sign-On and Identity Federation with Active Directory Federation Services 
  
TechNet Webcast: Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 Technical Overview 
  
Guide: Plan site and content security (Windows SharePoint Services)
   
Guide: Plan encryption method for Project Server 2007
   
Event Review: IT Governance - Keeping Control of your SharePoint Sites (Session ITPRODSK-109) 
  

 

Level 300

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TechNet Webcast: Deploying Active Directory in the Branch Office 
  
TechNet Webcast: Windows Mobile Platform Security Drilldown for the Enterprise  
 
TechNet Webcast: Enabling Trusted Communications and Health Policy Enforcement with Network Access Protection (NAP)


 
TechNet Webcast: User Account Control: Moving to a Standard User Enterprise Desktop 
  
TechNet Webcast: Security Matters: Network Access Protection  
 
TechNet Webcast: Protecting Sensitive Information with Windows Rights Management Services
 
 
TechNet Webcast: Planning and Deploying the Branch Office Technologies in Windows Server 2003 R2

  
TechNet Webcast: Limited User Access: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly  
 
TechNet Webcast: Enabling Secure Remote Access in Your Environment 
  
TechNet Webcast: An IIS Centric View of the Application Security Administration Model for Distributed ASP.NET Applications (Part 2 of 2) 
  
TechNet Webcast: An IIS Centric View of the Application Security Administration Model for Distributed ASP.NET Applications (Part 1 of 2) 
  
TechNet Webcast: Active Directory and Compliance Standards
   
TechNet Webcast: Access Control Lists (ACLs) in Depth 
  
TechNet Webcast: A More Secure and Well-Managed Infrastructure (Part 4 of 18): Microsoft Identity Integration Server Technical Overview 
  
Guide: Windows Vista User Account Control Step by Step Guide 
 
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Approaches Trustworthy Messaging with Windows Rights Management Services (RMS)
   
TechNet Webcast: Implementing Multifactor Authentication Using Smart Cards 
  
TechNet Webcast: Limited User Access: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 
  
Guide: Roadmap to security content for Office SharePoint Server 2007 
  
Guide: Business Data Catalog: Security Model
  
Guide: Protect Your Data—Everything Else Is Just Plumbing 
  

 

Level 400

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Virtual Lab: Windows Rights Management Services Lab  
 
Download: ISA Server 2006 Trial Software 
  
Guide: Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 Resource Kit  
 

 

 

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Content Type and Level Definitions

Content Type Key

Content TypeDescription
GuideGuides include written instructions or commentary such as white papers, resource kits, multi-chapter guides (online or download), and articles.
Webcast

Webcasts are 60-to-90-minute live broadcasts featuring interactive technical presentations, product demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions presented by an expert on Microsoft technology, the industry, or both. All content is recorded and made available on demand.

Online Seminar

An online seminar is a compilation of resources from a live event, and can include Powerpoint presentations, video demonstrations, online and downloadable white papers, tools, and other resources.

Virtual Lab and Hands-On Lab

Virtual and Hands-On Labs allow users to test Microsoft software and servers in a sandbox environment.

Tool

Tools are downloadable applications or software that can help users accomplish specific tasks.

Level Key

LevelDescription
100

Introductory and overview material. Assumes little or no expertise with topic and covers topic concepts, functions, features, and benefits.

200

Intermediate material. Assumes 100-level knowledge and provides specific details about the topic.

300

Advanced material. Assumes 200-level knowledge, in-depth understanding of features in a real-world environment, and strong coding skills. Provides a detailed technical overview of a subset of product/technology features, covering architecture, performance, migration, deployment, and development.

400

Expert material. Assumes a deep level of technical knowledge and experience and a detailed, thorough understanding of topic. Provides expert-to-expert interaction and coverage of specialized topics.

 

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