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TechNet Webcast: Configuration Manager 2007 and Network Access Protection (Level 300)

Overview Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 introduces new levels of security, enabling new and improved ways of managing clients both inside the corporate network, and in mobile scenarios. Configuration Manager 2007 also introduces perimeter health validation with Network Access Protection (NAP). To enable these features, there are design considerations to follow, as well as infrastructure dependencies. This webcast takes a deep dive into the best practice guidance to integrate Configuration Manager 2007 and Windows Server 2008 Network Access Protection implementation.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Microsoft Tips
Live Date	14th May 2008 00:00 BST
Format	Webcast
Topics	Monitoring Systems, Network Security, Windows Server 2008

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