Windows Security

SMS is very dependent on the operating systems you use and their security subsystems. Not only does SMS run on the operating system, but it also uses the operating system’s file sharing to communicate between SMS sites, SMS component servers, and SMS clients. Understanding operating system security is fundamental to understanding SMS security. You must become familiar with the basics of the security of the operating system, including the concepts related to accounts, groups, domains, services, and Access Control Lists (ACLs).