Deploying a Managed Software Environment
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
By using Group Policy–based software management, you can centrally deploy, install, and manage applications throughout an organization. From a central location, you can also perform routine maintenance tasks such as upgrading, patching, and removing applications without going to individual workstations. You can also configure Software Restriction Policies to prevent users from running unknown or dangerous programs.
In This Chapter
Deploying a Managed Software Environment Overview
Preparing Applications for Deployment
Deploying Applications in a Managed Environment
Migrating Applications to a Managed Environment
Patching, Upgrading, and Removing Applications
Troubleshooting Software Deployment
Additional Resources for Deploying a Managed Software Environment
Related Information
For information about deploying Group Policy and using the new Group Policy Management console (GPMC) MMC snap-in, see "Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure" in this book.
For more information about managing Group Policy–based software deployment, see the Windows Security Collection of the Windows Server 2003 Technical Reference (or see the Windows Security Collection on the Web at https://www.microsoft.com/reskit).