Windows 2000/XP SP Deployment
How can I install service packs on my
Windows 2000/XP clients by means of Windows Installer and Group
Policy?
This
scenario explains how to install the service pack from a shared
distribution folder on a network by using Windows Installer. This
installation method installs the service pack on computers that are
already running Windows 2000.
This
section assumes that you have a basic understanding of Windows
Installer, as well as a working knowledge of Group Policy and Active
Directory. For more information about Windows Installer, Group
Policy, or Active Directory, see the Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional Resource Kit or the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Resource Kit (included in the Support.cab file on the service pack
CD).
If you
plan to deploy the service pack using Group Policy, you are advised
to follow the instructions given in article
302430, "HOW TO: Assign Software to a Specific Group By Using a
Group Policy," in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
Note:
This page holds information about the W2K SP4 deployment, but it is
also true for SP3 and XP SP1/1a. |
