Ed Bott’s Microsoft Challenge #1

Ninety days and counting. Microsoft says that Windows 2000 will finally be available for public consumption on February 17, 2000. So what should an IT pro do before upgrading current hardware and ordering new systems with Windows 2000 pre-loaded? What are the traps and pitfalls to avoid? That?s this week?s Microsoft Challenge.
Post your three pithiest pieces of upgrade advice here. I?ll have more planning and deployment questions over the next few months, and I?ll compile the best responses into the Mother of All Windows 2000 Upgrade Guides–ready just in time for the official launch party in February.