Windows Server 2008 Print Services

4. Windows Server 2008 Print Services Design Process

The goal of this guide is to present an architectural approach to designing a Print Services infrastructure. Print Services is a mature technology and is often underemphasized in infrastructure planning. As a result, printing infrastructures often grow in piecemeal fashion, without the benefit of a holistic, bottom-up approach to planning. This can result in issues with print server and print device management, resource starvation, and even a significant business impact due to unplanned print outages.

Using this guide, an IT pro can design a Print Services infrastructure that is optimized for a new or existing printing environment, while ensuring that a good foundation is established for future ...