Les:
Thanks for pointing me to the functions but what they do is a registry hack and such methods require a reboot.
It's an option but since I will be running this over multiple print servers which will contain 1000+ queues/ports I would really like to use a bit more robust and flexible solution.
The final situation must be manageable form a cmdb and all port/printer configuration will be automated. I don't think the customer will like a solution which requires reboots of servers that host business critical queues.. unfortunately.
Lonkero:
the design states we should use windows 2000 advanced server. As I said I have already hinted the use of 2003 but if the answer is no I will still need to work something out.. 
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rgrds,
Maarten
