Before You Deploy SP1
You should review the following information before you deploy SP1.
Obtain the installation files
Pre-deployment tasks
Review changes to SP1 functionality
Obtain the installation files
Windows Update. The public Windows Update server does not contain the RC1 version of SP1. You need to run a script that points your computer to a test server that contains SP1. With this change, the test Windows Update server will offer SP1 to your computer and once you accept the download, it will download SP1 to your computer. The release and availability of the script will be communicated to you in a separate document or email. When SP1 is released, the public Windows Update server will contain SP1.
Stand-alone package The RC1 version of SP1 is available at the Microsoft Connect Web site. When SP1 is released, SP1 will be available from the Microsoft Download Center (and through other channels).
Integrated installation. For the RC1 version of SP1, the integrated version (.iso files) of Windows Vista and SP1 will only be available on the Microsoft Connect Web site. When SP1 is released, SP1 will be integrated into the retail media. This is also available as part of the media kit for Volume License customers.
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