Microsoft’s Systems Management Server (SMS) allows network administrators to provide software updates to users quickly and cost-effectively from a single machine. The administrator can update every user in a network at once, or choose a group of individuals – even a single user. All this can be accomplished from the administrator’s computer: no need to visit everyone’s computer to make changes, as in days of old. The SMS 2003 Field Guide addresses real-world problems and solutions, based on the broad consulting experience of the author. He knows where network administrators are liable to make mistakes, and offers help at their level.

SMS 2003 Networking Recipes provides hundreds of quick-reference solutions for the Windows administrator. The book addresses a wide range of problems that all levels of SMS administrators have reported to our authors in the course of their real-world jobs. Some are simple, beginning implementation solutions, while others address high-end automation techniques. The recipes in this book were not selected whimsically, nor on the basis of what the authors found cool or interesting, but rather on the frequency and importance of complaints experienced by the authors in practical business environments.

Professional MOM 2005, SMS 2003 and Microsoft Update provides a single source for IT administrators to understand how these systems and operations management technologies can be used in their environments. It also serves as a comparative tool that helps readers understand which tool is right for which job. It is designed and written for anyone who is involved with implementing, supporting, or managing a set of tools for systems and operations management, including IT operators, IT administrators, IT infrastructure managers and system architects. The readers that have some background in systems and operations management will probably get the most of this book, however no specific level of skill or knowledge is assumed. The writing is aimed at readers who have a basic understanding of IT infrastructure on the Windows platform and have familiarity with Windows XP (and earlier) client deployments and Windows Server technologies. Some of the topics covered include: basics of operations management how the MOM 2005, SMS 2003 and other update technologies fit together installing and deploying MOM installing and deploying SMS installing and deploying MU and WSUS configuring and administering the MOM environment with MOM and alert tuning MOM and SMS agents Deploying and using MOM management packs Third party management packs Security and patching with MOM and SMS Monitoring and security MOM and SMS deployments MOM and SMS reporting Microsoft System Center Solutions Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 is Microsoft's centralized administration tool that IT departments use to remotely deploy applications, apply security patches, and provide IT hardware and software inventory management and asset control Each chapter features a task and an outline for what is to be accomplished, along with the functionality that is required, the tools or scripts that are necessary, and the ideal results A common environment is presented throughout the text to allow readers to become familiar with it as they advance through the chapters Featured tasks include standardizing and replicating site settings, hardware and software inventory, software metering, reporting software updates, and troubleshooting

Professional MOM 2005, SMS 2003 and Microsoft Update provides a single source for IT administrators to understand how these systems and operations management technologies can be used in their environments. It also serves as a comparative tool that helps readers understand which tool is right for which job. It is designed and written for anyone who is involved with implementing, supporting, or managing a set of tools for systems and operations management, including IT operators, IT administrators, IT infrastructure managers and system architects. The readers that have some background in systems and operations management will probably get the most of this book, however no specific level of skill or knowledge is assumed. The writing is aimed at readers who have a basic understanding of IT infrastructure on the Windows platform and have familiarity with Windows XP (and earlier) client deployments and Windows Server technologies. Some of the topics covered include: basics of operations management how the MOM 2005, SMS 2003 and other update technologies fit together installing and deploying MOM installing and deploying SMS installing and deploying MU and WSUS configuring and administering the MOM environment with MOM and alert tuning MOM and SMS agents Deploying and using MOM management packs Third party management packs Security and patching with MOM and SMS Monitoring and security MOM and SMS deployments MOM and SMS reporting Microsoft System Center Solutions Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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