Applying Change and Configuration Management

In "Defining Client Administration and Configuration Standards" in this book, you were asked to define the computer configuration and application requirements for different types of users. By performing the planning steps described in the chapter "Applying Change and Configuration Management ," you can implement your new administration and configuration standards by using Windows 2000 IntelliMirror and Remote OS Installation.

Applications that are deployed by using Windows 2000 software installation and maintenance features can be published, assigned to users, or assigned to computers. To understand the implications of each option and to apply them to your organization's applications, see "Applying Change and Configuration Management" in this book.

Use Table A.28 to record the applications your organization uses and how you will deploy them.

Table A.28 Record Your Applications and Their Management Options

Use Table A.29 to define which change and configuration management features are appropriate for each type of user within your organization. In the left column, enter the user types you defined in Table A.23. For an example of how this table might look when you have completed it, see "Applying Change and Configuration Management" in this book.

Table A.29 Define a Configuration Management Strategy for Your Users