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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- TechNet Webcast: Troubleshooting Systems Management Server (SMS) 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 examines some of the common problems which are likely to be encountered in SMS 2003 environments and provides straightforward solutions with practical demonstrations. The...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft TechNet
- Webcasts 2005-12-16
- TechNet Webcast: Planning and Deploying Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 (Level 200)
- Planning and deploying the Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS 2003 environment helps to ensure that the installation is a success. This webcast presents the best practices for deployment and introduces the tools available to assist with the SMS 2003 installation. This webcast demonstrates the Capacity Planner tool in SMS 2003...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft TechNet, Servers, Hardware
- Webcasts 2005-12-12
- TechNet Webcast: A More Secure and Well-Managed Infrastructure (Part 15 of 18): Automating Desktop Configuration With SMS 2003 OSD (Level 300)
- Open Software Description OSD is an Extensible Markup Language technology that describes software components and their relationships to other components. The OSD vocabulary is a standardized way to describe software components, their versions, their underlying structures, and their dependence on other components. Concluding this series-within-a-series about Microsoft Systems Management Server,...
- Tags: Software, Desktop, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Component, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Open Software Description, Open Software Description Vocabulary, Tools & Techniques, Management
- Webcasts 2005-12-07
- TechNet Webcast: A More Secure and Well-Managed Infrastructure (Part 13 of 18): Installing and Configuring SMS (Level 300)
- Software and patch management are time-consuming and costly. Making sure systems are current and have only licensed software can be very labor-intensive. An Information Technology IT management product can reduce these costs? This webcast shows how Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS 2003) helps IT professionals manage and maintain servers...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., SMS, Microsoft TechNet, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Tools & Techniques, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Management
- Webcasts 2005-11-30
- TechNet Webcast: What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 2 (Level 200)
- To see which new features of the Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS 2003 service pack will provide to the SMS 2003 environment, this webcast is helpful. The presenter of this webcast will explain the new features and updates in the service pack, as well as how to upgrade to SMS...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Webcast, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Webcasts 2005-09-15
- Deploying Dell Update Packages Using Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
- Administrators can gain a powerful set of systems management tools by integrating Dell Update Packages with Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS 2003. This paper provides an overview of how administrators can use Microsoft SMS 2003 to build a software distribution solution that helps manage Dell PowerEdge servers in a heterogeneous...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server, It Services, Network Administration, Servers, Networking, Hardware
- White papers 2005-02-01
- Scenarios and Procedures for Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003: Software Distribution and Patch Management
- Software distribution with Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS requires a balance between how fast you deploy your packages and how much strain you place on your network. This paper explains the processes for both software distribution and software updates. Software update management is the process of keeping computers and servers...
- Tags: Software, Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Patch Management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server, Update Management, Software Update Management, Tools & Techniques, Patches, Management
- White papers 2004-09-01
- Active Directory Schema Modification and Publishing for Systems Management Server 2003
- This paper describes the procedures necessary to extend the Active Directory service schema for Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS 2003 and to publish SMS information to Active Directory. Although schema extension can be performed automatically during installation, a manual procedure is required to grant SMS permissions to successfully publish information...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Active Directory Schema, SMS, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Cellular Phones, Directory Services, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2004-01-01
- Server Patch Management at Microsoft: Sharing the Microsoft IT Experiences
- This white paper focuses on Microsoft IT's early adoption of SMS 2003 to assist with server patch management, including the deployment of security updates, in its production environment. This paper is written for enterprise technical decision makers who want to take advantage of the patch management features that SMS 2003...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Information Technology, Patch Management, Server, Microsoft Corp., Patches
- White papers 2004-01-01
- Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Client Deployment
- Microsoft Systems Management Server SMS 2003 provides two unique client platforms and also many different methods for installing these two client platforms. In this Support WebCast session, you will learn about the various methods that you can use to deploy clients in an SMS 2003 environment, including new methods to...
- Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Systems Management Server, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking
- Webcasts
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