Intermediate - Advanced Level Users.
Includes CD-ROM.
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) version 2.0 gives IT managers the richest possible set of desktop tools and features for remotely diagnosing and troubleshooting desktop PCs, installing desktop applications, and managing software - all from a centralised location. SMS 2.0 helps reduce your TCO by reducing the cost of change and configuration management for Windows-based desktop and server systems.
This book is an easy-to-read, single-volume resource that's designed to help IT professionals smoothly deploy, administer, and support SMS 2.0 in small, medium, or large organisations. It is a concise guide that provides vital details about topics such as:
- SMS 1.2 and 2.0 differences
- SMS implementation and planning
- Diagnostic tools
- Resource discovery
- Client installation and remote control
- Software and package management
- SMS database maintenance and recovery
- Migration from SMS 1.2
- Supporting Windows 2000
