Using Windows 2000 Professional with Windows 2000 Server
A key advantage of using Windows 2000 Professional with Windows 2000 Server is that Active Directory and change and configuration management features allow you to centrally manage desktop installations and configurations. Table 2.2 summarizes the management features that are available by using Windows 2000 Professional with and without Windows 2000 Server Active Directory.
Table 2.2 Comparison of Management Features for Windows 2000 Professional with and without Windows 2000 Server
Management Feature |
Windows 2000 Professional without Windows 2000 Server |
Windows 2000 Professional with Windows 2000 Server, Active Directory, and Group Policy |
|---|---|---|
Administrative Templates (registry-based settings) |
Yes |
Yes |
Security settings |
Yes |
Yes |
Software Installation and Maintenance (Assign and Publish) |
No |
Yes |
Remote Installation Service (RIS) |
No |
Yes |
Unattended installation |
Yes |
Yes |
Windows Installer Service |
Yes |
Yes |
Sysprep |
Yes |
Yes |
Scripts |
Yes |
Yes |
Folder redirection |
No |
Yes |
Microsoft Internet Explorer maintenance |
Yes |
Yes |
User profiles |
Yes |
Yes |
Roaming user profiles |
No |
Yes |