Operating System-Windows; Iis Hotfixes - Extreme Networks Sentriant AG Software User's Manual

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Low. A mix of enabled and prompt ActiveX controls, enables downloads, a mix of enabled and
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prompt for Miscellaneous options, enables Scripting, enables automatic login
How Does this Affect Me? The trusted sites security zone defines a security level for all trusted Web sites
that you visit. The default setting is Low. You also define the specific sites by name or IP address that
are trusted. For example, you could specify www.mycompany.com as a trusted site.
The following link provides details about the specific security options:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/ie/ieak/techinfo/deploy/60/en/security.mspx?mfr=true
What do I need to do? Perform the following steps:
1 Select Tools>>Internet Options>>Security>>Trusted sites
2 Select one of the following:
-Default Level to return to the default settings.
- Select Custom Level to specify High, Medium, Medium-low, or Low or to create custom settings.
3 Select Sites.
4 Enter a domain name or IP address in the Add this Web site to the zone text box.
5 Select the Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone check box if encrypted
communications are required.
6 Click Add.
7 Click OK.
Operating System—Windows
The Operating System (OS) tests verify that any endpoint attempting to connect to your system meets
your specified OS requirements. Installing the most recent version of your OS helps protect your
system against exploits targeting the latest vulnerabilities.

IIS Hotfixes

Description. Checks for updates to Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS).
Test Properties. Select the check box for each IIS update to verify. Select the All Critical Updates check
box for the most secure option.
How Does this Affect Me?. Hotfixes are programs that update the software and may include performance
enhancements, bug fixes, security enhancements, and so on. There is usually only one fix in a hotfix,
whereas a patch includes multiple hotfixes.
What Do I Need to Do? . Use the Windows 2000 IIS Hotfix Checking Tool to verify that you have the
latest hotfixes:
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