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- Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
- View Available Dates and LocationsThis instructor-led course provides the knowledge and skills you need to manage Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS. Learn how to configure SMS components and manage the ongoing operations of an SMS infrastructure. This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product OMLP:...
- Tags: Software, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft Corp., SMS, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking
- Training 2008-01-01
- SolutionBase: Performing common administrative tasks with SMS 2003
- Now that you've got SMS 2003 set up and ready to go, you probably are trying to figure out what to do with it and how to make it work. In this article, Scott Lowe shows you how to perform some of your most common chores with SMS 2003. by...
- Tags: screenshots, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Scott Lowe MCSE
- Image galleries 2007-09-12
- TechNet Webcast: What's New in Systems Management Server 2003 SP3 (Level 200)
- The newest version of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Service Pack 3 (SP3), has been released. This webcast explores the new features in Systems Management Server 2003 SP3, specifically discussing support for the Windows Vista operating system and the new asset intelligence feature integration. The presenter takes a look at...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft TechNet, Asset Management, Operational Planning, Business Operations
- Webcasts 2007-06-20
- Deployment planning for SMS 2003
- Secondary site advantages in sms 2003Secondary site advantages in sms 2003
- Tags: Text messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular phones, satishv4@..., Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
- Discussion threads 2007-05-18
- Deploying SMS 2003
- System AdministratorBest practice to deploy sms 2003 server
- Tags: Text messaging/SMS/MMS, CAVEAL@..., Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
- Discussion threads 2007-05-09
- SMS 2003: Active Directory Discovery - Additional Fields
- Is there a way to pull in additional fields from the Active Directory Schema during a SMS discovery?
- Tags: Directory services, besmithus@..., Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Active Directory
- Discussion threads 2007-04-19
- SMS 2003 - Mac support
- Hello ALL,I'm currently evaluating desktop management software, and I was wondering if SMS 2003 supports Macs? (OS X or later?)Well Yes Sort of anywayAs the different platforms communicate with different software you can use OSX on a Windows Network but that doesn't mean that 2003 necessarily supports OSX just...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, it management, manny.machado@..., Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, networking, OSX, sms 2003, software
- Discussion threads 2007-02-27
- SMS 2003 Active Directory Discovery
- In SMS 2003, I have run an Active Directory System Discovery. I have subsequently created several collections using SQL queries based on OU membership.Does anyone know why when I delete a computer from an OU and update the collection that is polling that OU, the computers do not go...
- Tags: cdlondon@..., Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, sms 2003, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-25
- SMS Custom Reporting for Dell PowerEdge Server Inventory
- This white paper demonstrates the creation of a baseline report for the currently-installed firmware, driver, and Dell OpenManage Server Administrator versions. There are four phases of this process: modifying or creating the sms_def.mof file, creating a Structured Query Language SQL database, creating a Systems Management Server SMS 2003 report, running...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, SMS, Dell PowerEdge, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Servers, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Hardware
- White papers 2007-01-03
- Deploying the 2007 Office Release With Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 R2
- This whitepaper provides detailed technical guidance on the planning, processes and procedures when using Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS 2003 Release 2 (R2) to deploy the 2007 Microsoft Office release in a medium to large network environment. When combined with the new deployment tools in the 2007 Office release, SMS...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Network Environment, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Office, Networking, Office Suites, Software
- White papers 2007-01-01
- SMS 2003 Learning/Training Resources
- Hello EveryoneI have am an MCT who has to prepare, sit and pass SMS 2003 exam in 2 weeks time and then teach it immediately after words!!! I was just looking for directions and help from anyone who has gone that path before ... any good sites/resou
- Tags: career, haroonm@..., help, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, networking, resources, training
- Discussion threads 2006-11-07
- TechNet Webcast: Agility Now (Part 09 of 10): Managing the Environment From Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 R2 (Level 200)
- The presenter of this webcast explains how to take Systems Management Server SMS beyond Operating System Deployment OSD and into the change and configuration role. The presenter shows how Contoso uses SMS to view inventory levels of their computers for both hardware and software, and how they ensure the security...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Environment, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server, Computer, Microsoft TechNet, Productivity, Security
- Webcasts 2006-11-01
- TechNet Webcast: Troubleshooting Systems Management Server 2003 (Level 200)
- Troubleshooting Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS 2003 Installations can be a difficult task unless one knows where to look and what to look for. This webcast describes some of the common challenges in SMS 2003 environments and provides straightforward solutions together with practical demonstrations. Topics include common issues encountered with...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft TechNet, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking
- Webcasts 2006-05-26
- SABIC Optimizes IT Desktop Service Costs With Centralized and Standardized Desktop Management
- The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation SABIC is the world's seventh largest petrochemicals manufacturer. It is the Middle East's largest company in terms of market capitalization at more than U.S.$100 billion. IT Services at SABIC wanted to provide better desktop services in terms of security, resolution time, costs and control. IT...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Desktop Management, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., SABIC, Desktops, Hardware
- Case studies 2006-05-01
- Financial Institution Gains a More Detailed Overview of IT Assets and Operational Costs
- Garanti Technology provides information technology services to Turkish financial institutions that are part of the Doguš Group conglomerate. Administrators wanted to be able to consolidate reports from MOM 2005 and SMS 2003 to conduct detailed comparisons of system performance at different locations. Upper management wanted a way to access information...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Financial, Information Technology, Financial Company, Microsoft Corp., Garanti Technology, Roi/Tco, Strategy, Financial Services, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Management
- Case studies 2006-04-01
- Systems Management Server 2003 Quick Guide
- Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS 2003) is a powerful tool to help you gain control over your network. With it, you can administer workstations, servers, and other network devices. This Quick Guide will help you get up to speed about what's in SMS 2003 and what you need to do...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Networking, Productivity, Workstations
- Download resources 2006-03-07
- Performing common administrative tasks with SMS 2003
- SMS 2003 is Microsoft's latest foray into the systemmanagement space. In my previous three articles, I have provided you with anoverview of SMS, and gone over a couple of different installation scenarioswith the product. In this, the last article in this series, I will exhibit someof SMS's common administrative tasks...
- Tags: BITS Server Extensions, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Scott Lowe MCSE, SMS
- Technical articles 2006-03-06
- Adding a secondary site in SMS 2003
- In previous articles in this series, I've talked about SMSprimary and secondary sites, and, in the most recent article, went over, indetail, the installation of an SMS primary server. In this article, I will go over the additionof a secondary server, which can be used to expand your SMS system...
- Tags: computer, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Scott Lowe MCSE, secondary site, server, SMS
- Technical articles 2006-02-06
- TechNet Webcast: Best Practices for Security Update Management With Systems Management Server 2003 (Level 200)
- The attendee of this webcast will learn about the best practices which should be considered when developing an update management solution using Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003. The presenter provides detailed recommendations for all parts of a software update solution, including the setup stage and the software update cycle. The...
- Tags: Security, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Best Practice, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Update Management, Microsoft TechNet, Servers, Hardware
- Webcasts 2006-01-25
- Deploying SMS 2003
- SMS 2003 gives you the ability to exercise complete controlover the workstation on your network. You can do things with it to controlworkstations above and beyond that possible with simple group policies andWindows Server 2003. However, SMS 2003 isn't one of those programs you caninstall and forget. You must properly...
- Tags: Active Directory Schema, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Scott Lowe MCSE, server, SMS
- Technical articles 2006-01-23
