Messenger 5.1 security

[Guest]

We have recently received a business requirement to install Messenger for
chat purposes only. I am trying to find out all the capabilities of Messenger
5.1 so I can work on disabling everything but the chat feature. Other than
chat, these are the features I'm aware of:

voice/video chat
instant messenger
file/folder sharing
application sharing
whiteboard
remote assistance

So, two questions. First, am I missing any features/capabilities, and
second, are there any readily available resources describing how to disable
these additional features? Thanks.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Steve,

I think you've nailed most of them with the exception of the multi protocol functionality
(aka Windows Messenger can sign into the .NET Messenger network, an Exchange IM Server or
Live Communications Server).

I'd suggest you read the following document as it details all the policies you can set as
well how to do the GPOs:
http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=D3371B80-D4D3-447C-8D77-3222BC56E54C

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Microsoft MVP - Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
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Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
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[Guest]

Jonathan,

Great! Thanks for the information and the link; I'm sure it will help with
our implementation. Thanks again.

Steve

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Hi Steve,

You're very welcome. Also there's a Windows Messenger deployment guide, although it doesn't
get into the policies really:
http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3dbc86bc-e003-4f99-b909-b2bae4536014

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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com
All posts unless otherwise specified are (c) 2006 Jonathan Kay.
You *must* contact me for redistribution rights.