by Michael Noel (Author)
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. ISA'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 Unleashed provides 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.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 600
Edition: 1
Publisher: Sams
Published: 03 Dec 2007
ISBN 10: 0672329190
ISBN 13: 9780672329197
Book Overview: Microsoft will be releasing the lastest version of its firewall product, Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006 in late 2006. Many organizations are currently faced with multibple security threats and are looking for solutions to implement strong security or supplement existing firewall environments with more advanced tehcnology. ISA Server is proving to be a natural fit for these organizations. In addition to firewalls, ISA also provides Web caching, VPN, reverse proxy, and other advanced tecnologies. Microsoft ISA Server 2006 Unleashed will provide the right level of detailed guidance required for the planning, installation, deployment, migration, administration, and troubleshooting topics that security professionals and Windows administrators will need in order to use it effectively.