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I'm actually sitting in a SANS conference right now where we are discussing this very thing (at this very minute)... They recommend: Test patches/updates/service packs in a "lab environment" first. If you can't do that, make your roll-out a test of sorts. First roll out to your IT department (they say to 50 or so ppl, but who's IT Dept. on campus is that large??) The IT Department will run it for a 2 - 3 days, and any problems with the roll-out will come back to you. And since its your IT Department, they can come back to you and be understanding about whatever problems there may be. They may also be able to (find) workaround(s) to the problems. Then as everything becomes stabilized you can start your roll-out to other areas within your department. Just thought I'd pass that small about of info along. ./brm Laurence Bates writes: > What is the general consensus about the best way of installing Microsoft's > regular update Patches? > > > > 1) Automatically install when available > > 2) Automatically download and install ASAP > > 3) Automatic download and install after a reasonable comment period. > > 4) Do extensive testing before installing regular updates > > 5) Install first on a virtual LAN which mimics all of the major > servers ;-) > > > > > > > > Laurence A. Bates > > College of Education > > Michigan State University > > 217E Erickson Hall > > East Lansing > > MI 48824 > > 517-355-2178 > > [log in to unmask] > > >