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I guess that the subject explains my question, but here it is in a detailed form:
The scenario is pretty standard, as I have different Win2000 and Win2003 servers running in their native AD mode (of course, in different LANs), with XP Pro clients.
I am using SUS (with SP1) for managing critical updates in domains, so XP SP2 will be downloaded automaticaly (although not installed as I don't like installation aproval before doing few weeks long testing phase on few chosen machines).
So, when XP SP2 becomes finished, will there be any Administrative template(s) available for download to integrate at least major features of XP SP2 into Active Directory Group Policy?
I'm actualy worried about manageability of SP2 features in domain environments, and don't know if I'll have to create my own .adm file, run from one PC to another configuring SP2 features, or something else?
I'm worried about things like how Windows Firewall will (if) affect ISA Server clients (and servers)? Do I actually need Windows Firewall if the LAN is already protected by ISA Server? If I don't need it, will I be able to configure/disable it through GPO in AD Users and Computers (Server 2000)/Group Policy Management (Server 2003) or I'll have to do that manualy on every single machine?
Thank you in advance for any help on this subject!
The scenario is pretty standard, as I have different Win2000 and Win2003 servers running in their native AD mode (of course, in different LANs), with XP Pro clients.
I am using SUS (with SP1) for managing critical updates in domains, so XP SP2 will be downloaded automaticaly (although not installed as I don't like installation aproval before doing few weeks long testing phase on few chosen machines).
So, when XP SP2 becomes finished, will there be any Administrative template(s) available for download to integrate at least major features of XP SP2 into Active Directory Group Policy?
I'm actualy worried about manageability of SP2 features in domain environments, and don't know if I'll have to create my own .adm file, run from one PC to another configuring SP2 features, or something else?
I'm worried about things like how Windows Firewall will (if) affect ISA Server clients (and servers)? Do I actually need Windows Firewall if the LAN is already protected by ISA Server? If I don't need it, will I be able to configure/disable it through GPO in AD Users and Computers (Server 2000)/Group Policy Management (Server 2003) or I'll have to do that manualy on every single machine?
Thank you in advance for any help on this subject!