Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Administrator''s Companion
Part II: Resource Discovery, Client Installation, and Remote Control
Part III: Software and Package Management
Part IV: Site Database Maintenance, Recovery, and Upgrade
Part I: Installation, Planning, and Management
What Is Systems Management Server 2003?
Understanding Windows Management Instrumentation
What''s Changed Since System Management Server 2.0?
Chapter 2: Primary Site Installation
Installing a Primary Site Server
Server Modifications After Installation
Navigating the SMS Administrator Console
Chapter 3: Configuring Site Server Properties and Site Systems
The Site Configuration Process Flow
Defining and Configuring Site Systems
Chapter 4: Multiple-Site Structures
Chapter 5: Analysis and Troubleshooting Tools
Understanding Status Summarizers
Working with Status Message Queries
Chapter 6: System Performance and Network Analysis
Part II: Resource Discovery, Client Installation, and Remote Control
Chapter 8: Client Installation Methods
Removing Systems Management Server from the Client
Chapter 9: Inventory Collection
Chapter 10: Remote Control of Client Systems
Configuring a Client for Remote Control
Client Protocol Considerations
Exploring Remote Tools Functions
Remote Tools Session Process Flow
Remote Assistance and Terminal Services Support
Part III: Software and Package Management
Collections and the SMS Site Hierarchy
Chapter 12: Package Distribution and Management
Creating Packages for Distribution
Configuring the Software Distribution Component
Using the Distribute Software To Collection Wizard
The Need for Effective Patch Management
Introduction to the Patch Management Process
Preparing for Patch Management
The Four-Phase Patch Management Process
Integrating SMS 2003 into Patch Management Processes
Chapter 14: Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer
Installing Systems Management Server Installer
Systems Management Server Installer Tools
Modifying Installation Scripts Using the Installation Expert
Modifying Installation Scripts Using Script Editor
Testing and Compiling the Installation Script
Rolling Back and Uninstalling a Scripted Installation
Running Software Metering Reports
Part IV: Site Database Maintenance, Recovery, and Upgrade
Chapter 16: Queries and Reports
Standard and Advanced Security
Permissions and Security Objects
Custom SMS Administrator Consoles
Backing Up the Site Through Systems Management Server
Using the SMS Site Repair Wizard
Chapter 19: Maintaining the Database Through Microsoft SQL Server
Backing Up and Restoring the Database
Modifying SQL Server Parameters
Modifying SQL Server Parameters
Using SQL Replication to Enhance SMS Site Performance
Maintaining Mixed Sites Within the Same Site Structure
Upgrading to Systems Management Server 2003
Appendix A: Backup Control File
Appendix B: Recommended Web Sites