Course in M/s System Management Server ( SMS )

Overview of Microsoft Systems Management Server

Module 1:
Overview of Systems Management Server 2003,. introduces the key features of SMS 2003, explains differences between SMS 2.0 and SMS 2003, and describes the primary components of the SMS 2003 infrastructure,

Foundational concepts for administering a single SMS site.

Module 2:
Exploring SMS Site Architecture,. explains the components of an SMS site server, as well as how to use and install the SMS Administrator console and other tools supporting administration and implementation. This module also explains the role of technologies that SMS uses, such as Active Directory directory service, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), Microsoft Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI).


Module 3:
Preparing to Deploy the SMS Clients,. explains the process of preparing for SMS Client deployment. This module explains resource discovery, guidelines for deployment, and the configuration of site systems that support clients.


Module 4: Deploying SMS Clients,. explains how to deploy the SMS Advanced Client and Legacy Client. This module also explains how to isolate problems that might be encountered during client installation.
Administrative tasks after initial deployment.

Module 5: Collecting Inventory and Software Metering,. explains how to use SMS hardware and software inventory collection features to collect a wide variety of information about client computers and files in an SMS hierarchy. This module also explains how to use software metering to identify which applications are being used in your company.