IT Managers: Windows XP update not a priority
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The most eager IT departments contacted by eWEEK.com said they would deploy SP2 only after extensive testing. Others said the update was not a priority or they weren't running Windows XP in the first place. Despite the hype around SP2 and the expected benefits, IT managers said the difficulty of the installation process means they are taking a gradual approach.
This caution is exactly what Microsoft says it has been trying to impress upon customers. "Enterprises should approach their deployment of Windows XP Service Pack 2 with the same rigor as they do any normal operating system software rollouts," said Windows client product manager Janet Gibbons. "We advise testing SP2 in a nonproduction environment and working with Microsoft or its partners to plan its deployment around their networks."