Re: Workstation Shutdown / Logoff Policy

Hi,

if talking of windows update processes I prefer the use of WSUS and a GPO
that makes download the update as soon as approved, then roll it out (as
in: install/reboot if necessary) during the lunch break. This form of
update doesn't have a big impact on user's productivity.

As for the logoff/shutdown policies I typically run scripts that
synchronize DB's or backup utilities (that usually users do not consider
until they lose whole drives). Never had the need to use a shutdown policy
for other reasons here.

Best regards,

En3pY

kfoutts@orenickcompanies.com said:
> I would like to hear what other Admins / IT Managers - Directors have set
> for workstation logoff and shutdown policies.  Modern PCs use more power
> and can handle startup and shutdown better than they used but having pcs
> shutdown at night would prevent the ability to run updates when users
> don't need them.
>
> It's been my policy to have users
>
> Lock computers when leaving for lunch
>
> Restart when leaving for the for the day
>
> Shutdown for the weekend.
>
>
> I'm curious what others are doing.
>
>
> Kirk Foutts
>
> IS&T Manager O'Renick Companies Inc.
>
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Sebastian -En3pY- Zdrojewski
IT Virtual Community Management
en3py@itvc.net


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