Ugly problem in network configuration

[Jrandom]

I've got a nasty problem. We are changing over from a Novell network and
going with Win 2003. The big problem is that we have over 2000 systems, and
not one of them have the Microsoft Client installed. Is there any way to
automate or script the install?

 

[Malke]

I've got a nasty problem. We are changing over from a Novell network
and going with Win 2003. The big problem is that we have over 2000
systems, and not one of them have the Microsoft Client installed. Is
there any way to automate or script the install?

I'm sure one of the sysadmin/scripting gurus will come along shortly to
help (I'm not one of those, alas), but while you're waiting I thought
I'd point you here:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/default.mspx

TechNet has an amazing amount of information to help with your huge
task. You might want to look particularly at the Desktop Deployment and
Scripting Center pages. Another thing to think about if you don't get
an answer from the newsgroups or website is calling MS Server Tech
Support. My experience with them has been excellent.

Good luck,

Malke