Welcome to Deb Shinder's Section

DEBRA LITTLEJOHN SHINDER, MCSE, MVP (Security) is a technology consultant, trainer and writer who has authored a number of books on computer operating systems, networking, and security.

She is also a tech editor, developmental editor and contributor to over 20 additional books. Her articles are regularly published on TechRepublic's TechProGuild Web site and WindowSecurity.com, and has appeared in print magazines such as Windows IT Pro (formerly Windows & .NET) Magazine. She has authored training material, corporate whitepapers, marketing material, and product documentation for Microsoft Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, DigitalThink, GFI Software, Sunbelt Software, CNET and other technology companies.

Deb lives and works in the Dallas-Ft Worth area and can be contacted at deb@shinder.net or via the website at www.shinder.net

Deb Shinder's Latest Contributions

Windows 8 Improvements that Enable the Private Cloud Infrastructure: Date - Jan 10, 2012; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Cloud Computing; In this article, we'll introduce a number of new features and capabilities included with the upcoming Windows Server 8 operating system
A Complete Guide to UAG DirectAccess (Part 4) - Infrastructure Requirements: Date - Nov 24, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / General Networking; Your UAG DirectAccess deployment is dependent on having necessary infrastructure components in place and configured properly. In this article we begin the discussion of how to set up the infrastructure so that DirectAccess will work.
Working with Hyper-V Snapshots in the Private Cloud (Part 1): Date - Nov 03, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Cloud Computing; In this article we'll discuss what snapshots are and how you take and use them in your Microsoft Private Cloud.
A Complete Guide to UAG DirectAccess (Part 3) - NAT64/DNS64: Date - Sep 06, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / General Networking; In this article we’ll talk about a key piece of technology that allows you to deploy DirectAccess today and not worry about upgrading your network infrastructure to IPv6 to support the IPv6 communications used by the DirectAccess client.
A Complete Guide to UAG DirectAccess (Part 2) - IPv6 Transition Technologies and the Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT): Date - Aug 18, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / General Networking; In this article we'll discusse the key IPv6 transition technologies that are used by the DirectAccess client and server to allow IPv6 messages to be moved over an IPv4 Internet or intranet.
A Complete Guide to UAG DirectAccess (Part 1): Date - Jul 14, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / General Networking; In this article I will provide a broad overview of what DirectAccess does and how it can provide value both to you as an administrator and to your users.
Hyper-V Private Cloud Networking for Beginners (Part 1) - Virtual Networks: Date - Jun 23, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Cloud Computing; This article takes a look at the types of virtual networks and adapters that are available with Hyper-V. We'll also see what happens to your physical NIC configuration when you install the Hyper-V role.
Community Test Lab Guide - Demonstrate Windows Server 2008 R2 VPN Reconnect: Date - May 10, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / General Networking; This article looks at the Test Lab Guide from Microsoft, a new form of documentation that provides valuable hands-on experience with new technologies using a pre-defined and tested methodology.
Cloud Security - Five Things that Should Never Go Into the Cloud (Part 1): Date - Apr 21, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Cloud Computing; In this article, we'll start off with a short discussion about what cloud services are all about, and then look at five things that shouldn't go into the cloud.
Configuring an ISATAP Router with Windows Server 2008 R2 (Part 2): Date - Apr 07, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; This article describes how you can use ISATAP on your network today to help you transition to a native IPv6 network.
Configuring an ISATAP Router with Windows Server 2008 R2 (Part 1): Date - Mar 03, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; This article looks at the importance of transitioning to IPv6 and the role that ISATAP will play in this transition.
Building Test Labs with Hyper-V (Part 1): Base Configuration and Virtual Networks: Date - Feb 08, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; This article discusses the history of building out test labs and how virtualization has made it much easier to create valid test labs that allow us to test software and services in a controlled environment.
Product Review: Spiceworks Network Management Solution: Date - Jan 19, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Product Reviews; Deb Shinder reviews Spiceworks Network Management Solution.
Using Windows Server 2008 R2 to Publish Internal Resources: Date - Jan 11, 2011; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; This article reviews the reverse NAT feature in Windows 2008 R2 RRAS.
Productivity in the Cloud - Part 1: Introducing Microsoft Office 365: Date - Dec 16, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Cloud Computing; This article provides an overview of the Office 365 service.
Blast from the Past: Troubleshooting WINS Clients: Date - Nov 25, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Network Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting name resolution problems with WINS environments.
What’s New in Windows Firewall with Advanced Security in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7: Date - Oct 14, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; Taking a look at some of the new and cool WFAS features that are included in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.
Four Reasons to Upgrade Your DNS Server to Windows Server 2008 R2: Date - Sep 28, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; Several new features included in the Windows Server 2008 R2 server and Windows 7 DNS client that increase the security and performance of your DNS infrastructure.
What’s New and Cool in Windows Server 2008 R2 Networking: Date - Sep 16, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; Taking a deep dive into the useful features of Windows Server 2008 R2.
7 Steps for Troubleshooting DirectAccess Clients: Date - Aug 19, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Network Troubleshooting; 7 easy steps to help troubleshoot DirectAccess clients.
Certificate Revocation Checking in Test Labs: Date - Aug 03, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / General Networking; The steps towards a few procedures you can use to simplify CRL checking in your lab environment.
AuthIP – Enhancing IPsec Capabilities and Functionality: Date - Jul 15, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; How AuthIP contributes greatly towards enhancing IPsec capabilities and functionality.
Understanding Virtual Networking in Microsoft Hyper-V: Date - Jun 10, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / General Networking; Working with Hyper-V virtual networks; Taking a look at how they work and some of the key features and limitations imposed by these networks.
The Forefront Unified Access Gateway DirectAccess Wizard – Part2: Examining the UAG DirectAccess Wizard Options: Date - May 13, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Common for all OSes; Taking a look at the UAG DirectAccess wizard.
The Forefront Unified Access Gateway DirectAccess Wizard – Part 1: A little Background about DirectAccess and the UAG DirectAccess Wizard: Date - Apr 27, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Common for all OSes; Deb Shinder gives a brief background on DirectAccess and the UAG DirectAccess wizard.
Getting to Know the Windows Server 2008 R2 Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT): Date - Feb 18, 2010; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows Server 2008; Taking a look at the Name Resolution Policy Table (NRPT) in Windows Server 2008 R2.
Deploying BranchCache Hosted Mode - Part 3: Installing BranchCache and Configuring GPO Support for BranchCache: Date - Dec 09, 2009; Section - Articles & Tutorials / Windows 7; Deploying BranchCache Hosted Mode; How to install BranchCache and configure GPO support for it.
Choosing a Firewall: Date - Feb 23, 2004; Section - Articles & Tutorials / General Networking; In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the factors you should consider when buying a firewall, features available on some of the most popular offerings, and how to compare the real cost of each (hint: the initial purchase price is only a starting point).