Configuration manager options for Windows Servers

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i have small environment consisting of 30+ servers, virtualized vmware , physical. i'd able standardize server deployment , configuration , make sure these settings aren't altered. linux offers tools such puppet , i'd looking similar.

i started looking @ system center configuration manager 2012 seems centered towards clients. ms suggested system center data center. i'm realizing license costs these solutions may (around $1,500 per proc scdc).

what other choices there?

i'm beginning think wds, group policy , vmware templates may (free-ish?) choice. have suggestions experience on managing windows server configurations/deployment?

hello,

as stated, wds waik, gpo , vmware templates included options. whatever option choose make sure use sysprep on prepared images/templates.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd744512(ws.10).aspx 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314828 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/828287

best regards

meinolf weber
mvp, mcp, mcts
microsoft mvp - directory services
my blog: http://msmvps.com/blogs/mweber/

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