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But, can't you do the same thing using the print server utility?
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I am not sure what print server utility you are referring to. &nbsp;If you are referring to the print services roll in Windows 2008, I believe you still need to install the printers and share them out. &nbsp;
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What is the best configuration for using server 2008 Enterprise as a print server (ie installing them locally, and then sharing, OR installing the printers under 'print server' role)
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What is the best configuration for using server 2008 Enterprise as a print server (ie installing them locally, and then sharing, OR installing the printers under 'print server' role)

But, can&#39;t you do the same thing using the print server utility?

I am not sure what print server utility you are referring to.  If you are referring to the print services roll in Windows 2008, I believe you still need to install the printers and share them out.  

What is the best configuration for using server 2008 Enterprise as a print server

What is the best configuration for using server 2008 Enterprise as a print server (ie installing them locally, and then sharing, OR installing the printers under &#39;print server&#39; role)

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, based on the Microsoft Vista codebase, is the last 32-bit server operating system released by Microsoft. It has a number of versions, including including Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, Web, HPC Server, Itanium and Storage; new features included server core installation and Hyper-V.