If you can manage the tedious process, the rewards are worthwhile
An important component of any Windows installation is hardening—that is, configuring the system after the installation process to make it more secure. The keys to hardening Windows 2000 are to install service packs and hotfixes, modify registry settings, and change insecure default configurations. However, not every organization puts its Win2K systems through this hardening process. As a result, thousands of computers across the Internet are vulnerable to intrusion and Internet-based worm viruses.
You need a way to install Win2K in an already-secured state so that you can safely connect it to a hostile network such as the Internet. Installing service packs and hotfixes is the first step toward that state. Unfortunately, Microsoft hasn't provided adequate tools for streamlining the process, and the company isn't likely to support the hacks I describe in this article. But through the use of third-party shareware and a bit of experimentation, you can install Win2K in an already-secured state. . . .
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