SP4 - Clean Install the Best?

[Vlod]

I have recently install 6 new servers with Windows 2000. I received new
CD's from Microsoft that already had SP4 on them. I have been hearing that
SP4 has problems, mainly it has a tendency to slow down the machines its
placed on. So far the servers that I am using are lighting fast and have
experienced no problems.

Now, do the problems normally materialize more often with an SP upgrade (sp3
to sp4) or with clean installs. I have heard that clean installs normally
do not experience as many problems as upgrades do. Can anyone help clarify
this for me?

 

[neo [mvp outlook]]

Clean installs are usually the best unless you know Outlook 98 is going to
be installed on the box. (In this case go with a clean install of Windows
2000 (SP3). Immediately patch MS JavaVM and reboot. At this point you can
jump to SP4 and install Outlook 98.) It appears that Outlook 98 installs a
very old version of MS JavaVM. :/

FWIW, I've upgraded about applied SP4 to roughly 2000 workstations w/out any
issues. (Of course I've just jinxed myself.)

 

[dcdon]

I think it's more with mixing hotpatches with unfriendly indians..
they have a tendency to circle the Wagon Train, if you know what I mean.
Try doing the upgrades on test designated,machine and make an ERD and backup
before you start.
Some of the guys in can tell you about particular patches, like I can'r find right
now

thanks,
don
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I have recently install 6 new servers with Windows 2000. I received new
CD's from Microsoft that already had SP4 on them. I have been hearing that
SP4 has problems, mainly it has a tendency to slow down the machines its
placed on. So far the servers that I am using are lighting fast and have
experienced no problems.

Now, do the problems normally materialize more often with an SP upgrade (sp3
to sp4) or with clean installs. I have heard that clean installs normally
do not experience as many problems as upgrades do. Can anyone help clarify
this for me?