These requirements become effective when Microsoft Windows 2000 is released.
| Requirement | Met (Yes/No) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Provide support for Kerberos authentication protocol | No | Support for public keys as an enhancement to Windows 2000 security; application provides a Kerberos ticket for remote access over public networks and the Internet. |
| Application administration tools function as snap-ins to the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) | No | Application administration tools will support a central administration strategy by supporting MMC. |
| Application instrumentation | No | Applications/services will use the Common Information Model (CIM) to provide Windows management information and events through Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM). |
| Use Directory Services | No | Applications must support policy-based management, Active Directory services, and distributed file services. |