These changes will scale Windows networking to multi-gigabit link rates and across multiple CPUs. Scalable Networking Pack supports new hardware that allows TCP offloading capability (aka TOE) to the OS. This feature is enabled by default upon Service Pack 2 installation. These locations are otherwise known as “Wi-Fi hotspots”.
#OFFICE XP SERVICE PACK 2 UPDATE#
The update also makes it easier to connect to secure public spaces that are equipped with wireless Internet access.
#OFFICE XP SERVICE PACK 2 SOFTWARE#
Wi-Fi Protected Access enhances the wireless client software with support for the new Wi-Fi Alliance certification for wireless security. This feature is installed by default upon Service Pack 2 installation. Microsoft Management Console 3.0 replaces its predecessor (v2.1) for Windows Server 2003 customers. In addition it allows users to add or remove snap-ins and provides improved error handling via the MMC console. Microsofr Management Console 3.0 supports richer functionality in snap-ins designed for the MMC 3.0 infrastructure. WDS offers this functionality along with improved security surrounding image store, delegation of administration and better management story. WDS will be required to support the deployment of Windows Vista. WDS is an updated and redesigned version of Remote Installation Services (RIS). Cool.Įven thought SP2 is a standard service pack meant to will also introduce a few limited-scope features, which include: