Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Cisco Digital Media Encoder 2200
DME Security Best Practices
Procedure
Step 1 Search the DME hard drive for TweakUI.exe. In most cases, this file is in F:\Windows.
Alternatively, you can download this file as part of a Microsoft tools package at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx.
Step 2 Open TweakUI, and then choose Logon > Autologon.
Step 3 Click Set Password.
Step 4 Enter the new password twice, as prompted. Be careful that the password matches exactly. Step 5 Click OK to save your work and exit TweakUI.
Step 6 Restart your DME.
Step 7 Verify that login occurs automatically and that the Windows desktop loads.
Note If you disregard the warning against allowing automatic logins and configure them nonetheless, ViewCast software will not work unless the Windows desktop loads correctly on your DME.
Tasks to Complete After Changing DME Login Passwords
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Disabling Unneeded Services
Caution Intuders might use exposed services as security attack vectors against your network.
If your DME enables and exposes any service that is not required, you can disable it. Possible examples of such services include NNTP, SMTP, and SNMP.
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