Dear SearchWin2000.com member, Check out the Top 5 Tips focused on managing Windows in the enterprise. You'll find tips on Policy, XP Deployment, user settings, and more!
************************************** Top 5 Tips - Windows in the Enterprise ************************************** 1. Windows XP's Built-in Administration Tools Windows XP comes with a set of local administration tools that are often underrated. Some of these tools may be familiar to the administrator, while others may be completely new (you'd be surprised how many admins don't know about the "Manage" context menu) or may have unexpected functions. http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,19665,00.htm?track=NL-119 2. Best Backup Plans For The Desktop There are a number of different hardware and software options you can pursue when creating an overall backup strategy. This article explores a few of these options, so you can have the groundwork you need to make an informed decision for your organization. http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,19666,00.htm?track=NL-119 3. Using Policies To Manage Windows Desktops Without policy, bad things happen. Security breaks down, since you can't mandate security configurations; users get frustrated because they can't configure their computers properly; and users frequently change settings that they shouldn't or break their computers because they don't understand what they're doing. Policy prevents these problems. http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,19667,00.htm?track=NL-119 4. XP Professional Deployment Options Windows XP Professional has some nice new features, not the least of which is a smooth upgrade process. However, in the business enterprise there is never a substitute for proper planning and testing. Here are some things to consider before moving forward. http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,19668,00.htm?track=NL-119 5. Deploying User And Computer Settings Automated desktop installations, whether using Setup or disk imaging, are only one part of your deployment project. Deploying default settings is another phase, and it can be more difficult than writing unattended-setup answer files or building a disk image. This technical article outlines some of these issues and points you to some solutions. http://searchWin2000.com/r/0,,19670,00.htm?track=NL-119 ::::::::::::::::::::: ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER :::::::::::::::::::::: This newsletter is published by TechTarget, the most targeted IT media. http://www.techtarget.com?track=NL-119 Copyright 2003 TechTarget. All rights reserved. ____________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from "Updates on new site content": Reply to this e-mail with REMOVE in the Subject line - OR - Go to unsubscribe: http://SearchWin2000.com/u?cid=469842?track=NL-119 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed.
