Latitude NVMS Windows XP SP2 Configuration

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1 Latitude NVMS Windows XP SP2 Configuration

2 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION NETWORK CHANGES IN WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK DCOM Security Windows Firewall EFFECT OF WINDOWS SERVICE PACK 2 ON LATITUDE NVMS REQUIRED MODIFICATION FIREWALL ACCESS CONTROL LIST COM SECURITY...10 APPENDIX A - TECHNICAL SUPPORT...13 DVTel Inc. Page i WinXP Service Pack 2

3 List of tables Table 1 - Default Restrictions Settings... 1 List of Figures Figure 1 - Windows Firewall General Tab... 2 Figure 2 - Firewall Security Alert... 2 Figure 3 - Windows Security Center... 3 Figure 4 - firewall.cpl... 3 Figure 5 - DCOM function call failed... 4 Figure 6 - Local Security Settings... 6 Figure 7 - Two new DCOM policies... 7 Figure 8 - DCOM: Machine Access Restrictions... 7 Figure 9 - Access Permissions... 8 Figure 10 - DCOM: Machine Launch Restrictions... 8 Figure 11 - Launch Permissions... 9 Figure 12 - Component Services Figure 13 - COM Security Figure 14 - COM Security Access Permission Figure 15 - COM Security Launch Permission DVTel Inc. Page ii WinXP Service Pack 2

4 1 Introduction The purpose of this document is to demonstrate the new network protection changes to be included in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and as a result of these changes, the modifications made to the Latitude NVMS software. 1.1 Network Changes in Windows XP Service Pack 2 The network changes will directly affect Latitude NVMS s functionality. The three main changes are the DCOM Security, RPC Interface Restriction and the Windows Firewall DCOM Security COM (Component Object Model) will now provide computer wide access controls that will oversee access to all call, activation, or launch requests on the computer. There will be an Access Control List for launch permissions to cover activate and launch rights, and an Access Control List for access permissions to cover all call rights. The Access Control List can be configured through the Component Services Microsoft Management Console. The following table provides the default restriction settings for Windows XP SP2: Permission Administrator Everyone (Users on the same Domain) Launch Local (Launch) Local (Launch) Local Activate Local Activate Remote (Launch) Remote Activate Access Local (Call) Remote (Call) Table 1 - Default Restrictions Settings Anonymous (All users) Local (Call) The default restrictions settings for COM server can be modified. However, the application-specific launch permission Access Control List needs to give the appropriate users activation rights so application and Windows components that use DCOM do not fail. The Access Control List modification will be explained in Section 3. DVTel Inc. Page 1 WinXP Service Pack 2

5 1.1.2 Windows Firewall Windows Firewall in Service Pack 2 is turned on by default. Figure 1 - Windows Firewall General Tab If you run a program such as Latitude NVMS that needs to receive information from the internet or a network, a window comes up asking if you want to block or unblock the connection. Figure 2 - Firewall Security Alert DVTel Inc. Page 2 WinXP Service Pack 2

6 If you chose to unblock the connection, Windows Firewall creates an exception and will no longer ask you about this program again. Windows Firewall has three modes: On, On with no exceptions and Off. On is the default mode, in this mode the firewall blocks all requests to connect to your computer, except for requests to programs selected in the Exceptions tab. On with no exceptions, the firewall blocks all requests to connect to your computer including requests to programs selected in the Exceptions tab. The last mode, off; turns off the firewall completely. To change the Firewall settings: 1. Click Start and then Control Panel 2. Click Windows Security Center 3. Click Windows Firewall Figure 3 - Windows Security Center Or: 1. Click on start and then Run 2. Type in Firewall.cpl and click OK Figure 4 - firewall.cpl DVTel Inc. Page 3 WinXP Service Pack 2

7 2 Effect of Windows Service Pack 2 on Latitude NVMS The new default DCOM Security implemented in Windows Service Pack 2 cannot be changed. Hence, DVTel had to modify its Latitude NVMS software accordingly. Latitude NVMS version 3.0 Service Release 2 will be compatible with Windows XP Service Release 2. We decided to add an additional user account to the Windows operating system. The new user, OmnicastRPCUser will be added automatically through our server install shield on the Directory server. This will enable Latitude NVMS to connect remotely through DCOM. Note: Do not modify the OmnicastRPCUser. If you do, you will not be able to login into Latitude NVMS through the Local Area Network, since the new DCOM security will prevent all DCOM function calls. Figure 5 - DCOM function call failed The new DCOM security only blocks the connection to the LAN. However, the connection through IVS (or internet) works fine as long as the Windows Firewall is disabled. DVTel Inc. Page 4 WinXP Service Pack 2

8 3 Required Modification The following modifications are required in order to use Latitude NVMS. The Firewall and Access Control List modifications should be preformed on all Clients and Servers (including the Main Directory). The last modification, COM Security should only be applied on the Directory. 3.1 Firewall Client It is not necessary to disable the Windows Firewall for the Client PC. When trying to use any of the Latitude NVMS application for the first time, a pop up windows from the Windows Security center (as explained in section 1.1.2, Figure 2) will come up asking to block or unblock the program s connection to the internet. Simply click on unblock, and the program should be able to establish a connection through the firewall Server On the server, the Windows firewall has to be disabled whether the connection is LAN or IVS: 1. To do this open the Windows Firewall as described in section Select Off under the General Tab 3. Click OK DVTel Inc. Page 5 WinXP Service Pack 2

9 3.2 Access Control List The Access Control List has to be modified so that all Servers and Clients can connect to the Main Directory (DCOM server). To modify the ACL do the following: 1. Click on Start and then on Control Panel 2. Open up the Administrative Tools 3. Open the Local Security Policy 4. Under the Security Settings, open the Local Policies and select Security Options (as shown below). Figure 6 - Local Security Settings 5. There are two new policies that were added to the Security Options; DCOM: Machine Access Restriction and DCOM: Machine Launch Restrictions. These are the two policies that need to be modified in order for DCOM to work. The default settings for these policies are shown in Table 1. DVTel Inc. Page 6 WinXP Service Pack 2

10 Figure 7 - Two new DCOM policies 6. Right click on DCOM: Machine Access Restriction and select Properties. The following window will appear: Figure 8 - DCOM: Machine Access Restrictions 7. Click on Edit Security 8. Make sure the ANONYMOUS & Everyone groups have both Local and Remote Access checked. DVTel Inc. Page 7 WinXP Service Pack 2

11 Figure 9 - Access Permissions 9. Click OK (twice). 10. Right Click on the DCOM: Machine Launch Restrictions and select properties. Figure 10 - DCOM: Machine Launch Restrictions 11. Click on Edit Security. 12. Make sure the Administrator (on the Network Domain) and the Everyone group have Local Launch, Remote Launch, Local Activation and Remote Activation permissions checked. DVTel Inc. Page 8 WinXP Service Pack 2

12 Figure 11 - Launch Permissions 13. Click OK (twice) 14. In order for the Access Control List modifications to take affect, reboot the PC. DVTel Inc. Page 9 WinXP Service Pack 2

13 3.3 COM Security This last modification should be done only on the Main Directory Server, which represents the DCOM server where other Clients and Servers connect to. 1. Click on Start and then on Control Panel 2. Open up the Administrative Tools 3. Open the Component Services 4. Under the Component Services, open Computer. You should be able to see My Computer. Figure 12 - Component Services 5. Right click on My Computer and select Properties. 6. Go to the COM Security tab. Figure 13 - COM Security DVTel Inc. Page 10 WinXP Service Pack 2

14 7. Click on Edit Default under Access Permissions. Figure 14 - COM Security Access Permission 8. Add the Administrators group from the local machine and give it Local and Remote access. 9. Click OK 10. Click on Edit Default under the Launch and Activation Permissions. Figure 15 - COM Security Launch Permission DVTel Inc. Page 11 WinXP Service Pack 2

15 11. Add the Administrators group from the local machine and give it Local Launch, Remote Launch, Local Activation and Remote Activation permissions. 12. Click OK. 13. Click Apply in the My Computer Properties window and then OK. 14. Reboot the PC. DVTel Inc. Page 12 WinXP Service Pack 2

16 Appendix A - Technical Support DVTel Technical Support can be reached by phone at (888) DVTEL 77, Monday through Friday, 8 AM 6 PM. Questions may also be sent to support@dvtel.com. DVTel Inc. Page 13 WinXP Service Pack 2