Or, when you add new employees, you need to distribute software to their desktops, and make sure it stays up to date. As mentioned earlier, Windows 2000 also simplifies management with IntelliMirror, which manages users' data, settings, and software through group-level policies set by the network administrator. Through integration with Active Directory, IntelliMirror features are able to keep track of and present the users' complete environment, even making it available when users are roaming or working offline. In addition, new wizards, such as the Configure Your Server Wizard, streamline the setup process, cutting the time needed to set up a Windows 2000 based server. And, just as with desktop computers, the remote administration features in Windows 2000 reduce the number of in-person visits you have to make to maintain servers.
Security services are an essential part of a modern network operating system.
With Windows 2000 Server integrated security services, companies can extend their networks to customers, partners, and suppliers faster and more securely than ever before. Windows 2000 security services provide strong and consistent protection for your corporate network, while reducing management overhead and the risk of making an error when managing user authentication and access control. Another key aspect of the Windows 2000 Server security infrastructure is Active Directory integration. Active Directory allows centralized management and enforces role-based security consistent with your organization's business processes. Active Directory also makes it easier for companies to use the latest security technologies to ensure remote access security, build secure e-commerce sites, and deploy extranets.