Abstract
This chapter focuses on one of the new features of software installation and the group policy with Windows 2000. The group policy, much like the Windows NT 4.0 System Policy Editor, is a way to define configurations for users and computers in the Windows 2000 domain. Group policies enable the user to restrict access, manage computer configurations, and control users' desktops and their environment. It is also used to determine, which groups of users or computers receive software packages. With Windows 2000, one has software management utilities built right into the operating system. The Software Installation snap-in for the MMC can help one track, which users and groups have applications installed, and the version of these applications. One can quickly see whether users, groups, or computers have the necessary applications. Upgrading and removing software is now much easier with the Software Installation portion of the Microsoft Management Console. One can easily upgrade or remove software from remote computers with a few clicks of the mouse.
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