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 Start to Finish Guide to Distributing Software with Systems Management Server 2003

 

Published by: AGILITY PRESS
Author: Daugherty, D
Number of pages: 430
Group: BACKOFFICE
ISBN: 1932577238/9781932577235
User level: Intermediate/Advance
Objective: Reference
Date Published: December 2006
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Microsoft® Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS) is an enterprise-level, client-server application that allows users to manage Windows workstations and server systems. The software distribution feature of SMS enables the automation of various types of software installations and configurations from a central point. The scope of a software distribution can range from an entire operating system upgrade to a simple file copy, and can occur on servers, desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. SMS allows software distribution to be effective over VPN, WAN, and dialup connections.

In the Start to Finish Guide to Distributing Software with Microsoft® Systems Management Server 2003, long-time SMS expert Dana Daugherty clearly explains the entire process of SMS software distribution, including preparation, security planning, configuration, optimization, testing, and customization. Advanced topics include monitoring remote installations, SMS 2003 add-on features, SMS reporting, and troubleshooting.