Microsoft Isa Server 2006 Unleashed

by Noel, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780672329197
• ISBN10: 0672329190
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-03
• Publisher: Sams Publishing

Summary

ISA Server 2006 is a robust application layer firewall that provides organizations with the ability to secure critical business infrastructure from the exploits and threats of the modern computing world. ISArs"s ability to act as an edge firewall, a Virtual Private Networking solution, a reverse proxy server, or a content caching device give it unprecedented flexibility and position it as a valuable security tool for many types of organizations. ISA Server 2006 Unleashedprovides insight into the inner workings of the product, as well as providing best-practice advice on design and implementation concepts for ISA. In addition to detailing commonly requested topics such as securing Outlook Web Access, deploying ISA in a firewall DMZ, and monitoring ISA traffic, this book provides up-to-date information about the new enhancements made to the 2006 version of the product. The author draws upon his experience deploying and managing enterprise ISA environments to present real-world scenarios, outline tips and tricks, and provide step-by-step guides to securing infrastructure using ISA.

Author Biography

Michael Noel has been involved in the computer industry for nearly two decades and has significant real-world experience helping organizations realize business value from information technology infrastructure. Michael has authored or co-authored several best-selling industry books, translated into 7 languages, with a total worldwide circulation of more than 150,000 copies. Significant titles include ISA Server 2004 Unleashed, SharePoint 2007 Unleashed, Exchange Server 2007 Unleashed, and the upcoming Windows Server 2008 Unleashed. Currently a Partner at Convergent Computing in the San Francisco Bay area, Michael’s writings and worldwide public speaking experience leverage his real-world expertise designing, deploying, and administering IT infrastructure for his clients.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction	p. 1
Designing, Exploring, and Understanding ISA Server 2006
Introducing ISA Server 2006	p. 7
Installing ISA Server 2006	p. 33
Exploring ISA Server 2006 Tools and Concepts	p. 65
Designing an ISA Server 2006 Environment	p. 113
Deploying ISA Server 2006
Deploying ISA Server 2006 as a Firewal	p. 135
Deploying ISA Server Arrays with ISA Server 2006 Enterprise Edition	p. 157
Deploying ISA Server as a Reverse Proxy in an Existing Firewall DMZ	p. 185
Deploying ISA Server 2006 as a Content Caching Server	p. 199
Enabling Client Remote Access with ISA Server 2006 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)	p. 221
Extending ISA 2006 to Branch Offices with Site-to-Site VPNs	p. 277
Understanding Client Deployment Scenarios with ISA Server 2006	p. 297
Securing Servers and Services with ISA Server 2006
Securing Outlook Web Access (OWA) Traffic	p. 315
Securing Messaging Traffic	p. 345
Securing Web (HTTP) Traffic	p. 381
Securing RPC Traffic	p. 413
Supporting an ISA Server 2006 Infrastructure
Administering an ISA Server 2006 Environment	p. 433
Maintaining ISA Server 2006	p. 451
Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering an ISA Server 2006 Environment	p. 469
Monitoring and Troubleshooting an ISA Server 2006 Environment	p. 487
Documenting an ISA Server 2006 Environment	p. 515
Index	p. 539
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Excerpts

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