2000/2005 can use PBM but requires 3 rd party tool. EPMFramework (http://epmframework.codeplex.com) makes this happen via PowerShell/SMO
CMS = Central Management Server; Requires SQL 2008 Standard or higher
MSDB is the policy store Policy: Includes condition/expected behavior Desired state / what targets / when to check Can only contain one condition Conditions: Boolean Expression specifies target type i.e. Name LIKE ‘sp_%’ Facets: Logical dimension properties Category Classification to help manage policies. 1 Category per Policy