Almost done, Night 29 of my 30 day quest to learn Windows Server 2012! Tonight I am looking at two features Virtual Smart Cards and BitLocker. The Virtual Smart Card is going to be a great for me. I will no longer have to carry my smart card with me to VPN in. Using the TPM chip in my laptop I am able to have Virtual Smart Card.
These are the new features I learned about in Bitlocker:
- BitLocker provisioning – Bitlocker can be enabled prior to the Install Windows 8
- Used Disk Space Only encryption – This make for quicker encryption
- Standard User PIN and password change – Now a standard user can change their pin, No admin access required
- Network Unlock – If you are on your corporate network BitLocker will automatically unlock the system volume during boot, Require PIN off the network but not on it
Here are the links I used to study up on these topics.
What's New in Smart Cards
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh849637.aspx
Virtual smart cards emulate the functionality of traditional smart cards, but use the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip available on many organizations’ computers rather than requiring the use of a separate physical smart card and reader. Virtual smart cards involve technical, functional, security, and cost differences with conventional smart cards.
Understanding and Evaluating Virtual Smart Cards
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29076
What's New in BitLocker
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831412.aspx
Understand and Troubleshoot BitLocker in Windows Server "8" Beta
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29032
BitLocker Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831507.aspx
Bruce