Well, after many months, ZTP 2.5 is generally available through an MS Services engagement. We'll maintain source (features and bug fixes) through a Services engagement model (requiring Consulting Services for initial deployment or Premier Services for maintenance).

Q: What’s new in ZTP 2.5?
• Active Directory ServiceAdapter for WS queries to AD
• Combined status across ZTP+HWS
• Web Services for all ServiceAdapters and Administration
• New Web Parts: Navigation multi-view, Common Services, Pending Requests, Service Description, Administration tool
• Updated UI to match SharePoint styles and templates
• Updated User Controls modified to use Web Services and SharePoint styles/templates
• Sample Call Service Orchestration to batch updates to ZTP
• Sample Bulk Update Manager User Control for querying Active Directory
• Bug fixes increasing scalability and performance

 
Q: What platform is supported by ZTP 2.5?
• Windows Server 2003 SP1
• BizTalk Server 2004 SP1
• .NET Framework 1.1 SP1
• Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 SP2
• SQL Server 2000 SP4
• SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services SP2
• Systems Management Server 2003 SP1 or SP2
 
 
Q: How do I get ZTP 2.5?
ZTP 2.5 is currently only available as a Microsoft Services engagement. Contact your local Engagement Manager or Technical Account Manager to pursue an estimate.