Deploying a Managed Software Environment Process

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

The software administrator needs to manage software throughout all phases of the software administration life cycle. Managing this life cycle can shorten the time it takes to deploy software, and can increase the productivity of users. Figure 8.1 illustrates the process for deploying a managed software environment by using Group Policy-based software deployment.

Figure 8.1   Deploying Managed Software