Native Mode: More secure solution than mixed mode because it PROVIDES better authentication, encryption, and signing using standard industry security PROTOCOLS. Supports Internet-based client management and Can integrate with EXISTING PKI deployment.

Mixed Mode: Does not require a PKI deployment, so it has no external dependencies. Supports clients running SMS 2003. Supports WINS for the means by which clients locate their default management point if Active Directory and DNS cannot be used.

Native Mode: More secure solution than mixed mode because it provides better authentication, encryption, and signing using standard industry security protocols. Supports Internet-based client management and Can integrate with existing PKI deployment.

Mixed Mode: Does not require a PKI deployment, so it has no external dependencies. Supports clients running SMS 2003. Supports WINS for the means by which clients locate their default management point if Active Directory and DNS cannot be used.