Windows Xp Service Pack 2 Install
Bernie Klinder, MVP and technology consultant, provides this pre-installation checklist to help you prepare and plan for a trouble-free XP Service Pack 2 installation. You may download a printer-friendly version.
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| Checklist: XP SP2 Pre-Installation |
| Review the documentation: |
| • Read the SP2 release notes as well as the Changes to Functionality in Service Pack 2. |
| • Download the service pack, uncompress it, and review the enclosed readme and release notes for last-minute information. |
| • Check Microsoft's support Web site for the latest SP2 bug reports, and review which ones may impact your environment. |
| • SP2 adds about 600 new policy settings to XP. Check the Group Policy Settings Reference for Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 for more information. |
| • You will most likely need to configure and troubleshoot the Windows Firewall settings in XP, so be sure to cozy up to the guide on Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft |
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| Evaluate your Enterprise needs: |
| • Review the list of new features, as well as bugs fixed in SP2, to determine the risks/rewards of the deployment and establish a timetable. |
| • Inventory your environment to determine how many XP workstations are eligible for the SP2 upgrade, the number of different hardware platforms in use and the number of |
| desktops vs. laptops. |
| • Determine the number and location of remote users who may need additional support. |
| • Check drive space requirements. If you install SP2 over the network, you'll need 681 -1100 MB of disk space. CD-ROM-based installations will need 1455 -1560MB of space. |
| Choose a deployment strategy: |
| • Depending on your environment, there are a number of ways to deploy SP2 remotely, including via SUS, SMS and Group Policy. Follow these hyperlinks to review Microsoft's |
| deployment guides for each. |
| • Determine the best rollout strategy for your business units. The size, complexity and time required to install SP2 can be a major disruption to some business units if deployed |
| during regular business hours. Consider deploying this service pack after hours (evenings or weekends) to minimize impact. |
| • Consider chaining the post-SP2 updates to your SP2 update. For more info, see The Guide for Installing and Deploying Updates for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2. |
| • Don't forget to update your new hardware images to slipstream SP2. |
| • Don't forget to update and rescan your antivirus/malware/spyware software. |
| Test your hardware platforms: |
| • Check OEM vendors for updated drivers for XP SP2. |
| • Check for BIOS updates that may be required. |
| • Test the SP2 installation on as many hardware platforms as possible. |
| • Check with your OEM vendors for any specific information or recommendations for your desktops and laptops. Some manufacturers recommend undocking laptops and removing |
| any peripheral devices and PC cards before beginning the SP2 setup. |
| • Some laptop computers have issues with SP2 and integrated Bluetooth adapters as well as 'quick launch' keys. |
| •Note: By design, SP2 requires that laptop computers are running on AC power, or the setup will fail. |
| Test your software applications: |
| • The new security enhancements and firewall setting in SP2 can significantly impact the applications running in your environment. For detailed testing information, download the |
| Application Compatibility Testing and Mitigation Guide for Windows XP SP2. |
| • Common problem areas are applications that require specific network ports and programs that utilize kernel-mode drivers, such as antivirus, disk defragmentation and |
| CD-writing applications. |
| • Test Group Policy settings: With all of the new policy settings in SP2, you'll need to make sure your existing Group Policy settings still work. |
| Test your deployment strategy: |
| • Start with a small pilot group before starting a large-scale migration, preferably within the IT department. Elicit feedback and address any technical issues before starting the |
| primary rollout. |
| • If you are deploying SP2 over the network, make sure you have the bandwidth available to handle the additional traffic. |
| Rollout and deployment: |
| • Make sure your user community knows what to expect during the rollout, including time involved, and to expect a reboot when the installation is finished. |
| • Train a specialized troubleshooting team to staff a support desk specifically for SP2-related issues. By routing deployment-related issues to this team, technical issues can be |
| identified earlier and resolved faster. |
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| Bernie Klinder, MVP, consultant Bernie Klinder is a technology consultant for a number of Fortune 500 companies. He is also the founder and former editor of LabMice.net, a comprehensive resource index for IT professionals who support Microsoft Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 and BackOffice products. For his contributions to the information technology community, Bernie was selected as an MVP (Most Valuable Professional) by Microsoft. Copyright 2004TechTarget |