[Some confusion]

Hi Tomasz86!

Thanks for such a quick reply. Yes, I am using it for a server and therefore stability and reliability is the number 1 & 2 concerns.

So, you answer your questions:

1. Are you going to use unofficial (post-EOL) updates? - Yes, as I hear the post-EOL one's are fairly stable

2. Are you going to use HBRs? - Nope, as I know you are the expert on this so I trust your judgement

I was thinking of going the direction of:

W2K SP4 > UR1 (official) > updates

The thing is, I'd really not want to have to manually download all 400+ updates unless a program like Autopatcher will do it for me?

And the only reason why I was considering USP 5.1 was because it included IE 6, OE6 natively, which I hear is rather complicated if you attempt to do it on your own.

Lastly, other than Bristol's list; where can I find out a list of all post-SP4/UR1 updates? I'm mostly thinking of the ones which are unofficial...

Thanks,

-D

P.S No advice of FW/AV for 2k?

[Some confusion]

Hello guys,

I know this forum is quite old now but I'm still running 2000 as my home/small business server (WAY cheaper than 2k03/2k08) and all is well. However, I'm thinking of reinstalling my DC with a slipstreamed version but this is where things get confusing.

I already have a copy of Server 2000 slipstreamed with SP4. What I would like to know is which of the following I should include (and in which correct order so as not to have duplicated/old files updating newer ones, etc.)

Update Rollup 1

USP 5.1 (Is work on USP 5.2 dead since the G man left? RIP)

Update Rollup 2.1 (Is work still being done or should I simply use UR2? @tomaz86)

any other relevant HF's or HBR's?

I'd like (but not require) IE6/MDAC2.8SP1/WS5.6

My server is heavily guarded and only accessible to locan LAN users. I am also looking for a software firewall/AV if any still work on the server version.

Any advice would be most appreciated!

-D

P.S This is my first post so please, don't be too critical

[Greetings from Canada!]

Hey Guys (and gals)!

I've browsed these forums and followed many articles from MSFN for years (especially the slipstreaming guides..)

But now it's time to give back and become a member of the family!

I'm 21 years old, a father and have always been a geek (I love Cisco & networking most!!!)

I presently work in telecom and am working on getting CCNP certified.

Since I work nights, sometimes it gets slow so I'd love to contribute in any way I can

PM me to learn more about me,

-D