Re: Administrative Templates: Windows 2003 SP1 or Windows XP SP2 ?

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Hi Grimson,

The paragraph has stated a scenario: in most cases, ADM in new release
version is the superset than in old version; it is possible that ADM in new
release version is the subset than in old version, if this is the case, the
original policy (which is not included in the new release) will still work
even if you cannot see it in Group Policy.

This paragraph indicates a kind of scenario , not specific to win2k3 sp1.
After reading the following article, I believe win2k3 sp1 has covered XP
sp2 GPO:

Technical Overview of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/servicepack/o
verview.mspx

In the summary section, it has stated:

Service Pack 1 delivers the cumulative system updates in one simple package
and it introduces numerous refinements and new functionality including
Windows Firewall, Post Setup Security Updates, and the Security
Configuration Wizard. Customers performing new installations and those with
existing deployments of Windows Server 2003 will benefit from these new
features. Deploying Service Pack 1 will help enterprises across all
industries and segments enhance security and simplify administration
through guided attack surface reduction.

Therefore, for security reason, I suggest you deploy sp1 on a test win2k3
machine if possible; or backup your original win2k3 server then install
sp1, that would be safer. :)

Further questions, let us get in touch!

Best regards,

Rebecca Chen

MCSE2000 MCDBA CCNA


Microsoft Online Partner Support
Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

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