I used Ghost in the past. Now I use Remote Installation Services (RIS) since it is part of Windows Server. Price is right since dollars are tight. -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Taylor (Mitel Admin) [mailto:STaylor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 10:43 AM To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Laptop/Notebook Management Hi There We are looking to revamp how we support/manage our W2K and Win XP laptop/notebook users. Currently, we use Ghost to image/re-image laptops in our lab. Hot fixes and service packs are deployed via SUS servers. I'm interested to know how other people support laptops/notebooks to see if there is a more efficient way that we could support/manage our mobile users? I think what we would really like to do is to have as much work automated as possible. We would like to get an automated process to set-up and install software on the laptops when they are first get plugged into the network. A process to keep software up to date on the laptops, and if possible a way to set-up local security and group policy settings with out having to visit the device. There are cost constraints, but I would be very interested in what other people are doing. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Stephen ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ******************************************************** This Weeks Sponsor StressedPuppy.com Games Feeling stressed out? Check out our games to relieve your stress. http://www.StressedPuppy.com ******************************************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm