Determining whether to deploy SP2 to your organization

摘要

Microsoft has recently released the long-awaited Service Pack 2 (SF2) for its flagship operating system, Windows XP. Accompanying its release has been a flurry of IT articles warning users of different problems they might encounter by installing it. So, how much truth is there to these admonitions? Is it even worth it for you to install SP2 considering the difficulties you might encounter on your systems after doing so? To address these questions and the myriad others that surround the installation of SP2, we'll sort through the hype and examine the risks and benefits associated with the installation so you know exactly what you're facing when you choose to deploy SP2 to your organization.