Thursday, September 27, 2012


Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer(MBSA)


Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is a very useful tool designed for the IT professionals.  It will show Microsoft security recommendations and offers specific remediation guidance. 




Installation:

Download the MBSASetup-x86-EN (1588kb) file to your computer
Ø  Double click the Fileà Click Run
Ø  Click Next àSelect I Accept the licence agreement
Ø  Click Next à Click Next
Ø  Click Install à Click O.K

Usage:

a)       Scan a computer:
Check a computer using its name or IP address, this scan using for home or personal computers.
Ø  Click à Scan a Computer; then you will enter IP address or Computer name
Ø  Click à Start Scan, it will check online Microsoft Security Updates, and then your system scan will start

b)       Scan multiple computers:
Check multiple computers using a domain name or a range of IP addresses, this scan using for network environment.
Ø  Click à Scan multiple computers, then you will enter Domain name or IP address range
Ø  Click à Start Scan, it will check online Microsoft Security Updates, and then your system scan will start

Both scans detailed report will show Security Update, Administrative Vulnerabilities, Additional System Information, Internet Information Services, SQL Server, Desktop Application results.

Download Link: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=7558

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