White Paper: Software Deployment Using Windows 2000 and Systems Management Server 2.0 (810766)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SUMMARY

This white paper explains the desktop and system management features in the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and in Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0. It also compares the features in each product and identifies the key questions that are involved when you determine which technology is appropriate for an organization to use.

This document includes the following topics:
  • Understanding the Relationship of Windows 2000 and Systems Management Server 2.0
  • Comparing the Software Deployment Features in Windows 2000 IntelliMirror and SMS 2.0
  • Deciding Which Software Deployment Features To Use
  • Deploying Operating Systems and Operating System Updates

MORE INFORMATION

To download this white paper, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http:// www.microsoft.com / windows2000 / techinfo / planning / management / smsintell.asp

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/15/2005
Keywords:KB810766
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