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List of technical resources for SMS 2003 From Eric Holtz's Web blog: I thought I'd mention a helpful documentation resource -- KB 828368 (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;828368) -- which provides links to all the other SMS technical resources on the Microsoft website. It's fairly extensive so it's a good place to start looking for Microsoft published documentation.
SMS advanced client - not all return codes are treated the same From Michael Niehaus' Web blog: A recent e-mail thread on the MSSMS mailing list talked about why the SMS 2003 advanced client seems to behave differently sometimes, retrying advertisements where the program previously failed with certain return codes, i.e. return code 4. This is directly related to the policy settings retrieved from the management point, documented on MSDN via http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/smssdk03/hh/sms/smsref30_0121.asp and stored in WMI. You can find these values in WMI by looking at the CCM_SoftwareDistributionClientConfig instance located in the root\ccm\policy\machine\actualconfig namespace. In this CCM_SoftwareDistributionClientConfig instance, there are three settings related to the automatic retry capability built into the advanced client: * ExecutionFailureRetryErrorCodes - a list of return codes that should result in a retry. * ExecutionFailureRetryCount - the maximum number of retries. * ExecutionFailureRetryInterval - the number of seconds between retries. By default, the list of retryable return codes is: 4,5,8,13,14,39,51,53,54,55,59,64,65,67,70,71,85,86,87,112,128,170, 267,999,1003,1203,1219,1220,1222,1231,1232,1238,1265,1311,1323, 1326,1330,1618,1622,2250 The default retry count is 1008; the default retry interval is 600 seconds (10 minutes). So what does that mean? Well, if the program run by the advertisement sets a return code in the list above, SMS will automatically try to run the advertisement again 10 minutes later; it will keep trying for many hours. So, it would be best to avoid generating any of these return codes if you don't want this retry to occur, especially if this return code is consistently returned: each execution generates status messages, network traffic, etc. -- best avoided if not needed or desired. The CCM_SoftwareDistributionClientConfig instance also contains a list of return codes that indicate the need for a reboot. This property, RebootReturnCodes, contains these values by default: 1604,1641,3010,3011 So if a program returns any of these return codes, the advertisement will be considered successful, with the SMS client realizing that a restart is needed. A third property on this class, LogoffReturnCodes, would enable SMS to automatically log off the current user based on the return code from the advertisement, but this property is not populated by default. The lists of values in these properties, as reported in policy retrieved from the SMS management point, are obtained from the SMS site control file, although there is no supported way to modify these lists for all clients. Contact Microsoft Support if you have any questions about this.
The blogcast repository adds a RSS feed From Brian Tucker's Web blog: I had a large response from the community today and the number one question was, "where's the feed?" Reminds me of the old "where's the beef" commercial from Wendy's almost 20 years ago. Geez, did I just say that? That's the last time I ever talk about age. Anyway, you can link to the feed off the home page. You may have to refresh to see it, but it's there. I am new at the RSS feed thing so I will update it every time someone adds a blogcast. I hope some people step up to the plate and upload to the site! The blogcast repository (http://www.blogcastrepository.com/)
 MISCELLANEOUS: Yes it is true, AOL attempts to AIM at Outlook [by Paul Teodorescu, 18 March 2005] If you think Microsoft Outlook's turf is safe from AOL, you may have to reconsider! > Read all Miscellaneous articles
MOM: MSKB Watch: Event 21246 is logged on an agent computer, and you receive an error message [by Rod Trent, 18 March 2005] This problem occurs because McAfee VirusScan replaces the Windows Script Host component with the ScriptScan proxy component (ScriptProxy.dll). > Read all MOM articles
SMS 2003: MSKB Watch: After you advertise a program to a Legacy Client, the program never runs on the client [by Rod Trent, 18 March 2005] After you advertise a program to a Legacy Client, the program never runs on the client. The advertisement status message in Status Message Viewer in the SMS Administrator console states that the client returns a 10002 status message. > Read all SMS 2003 articles
SQL SERVER: Display Symantec NAV logs [by Dave Ferraro, 18 March 2005] Importing a Symantec NAV log into SQL is pretty basic to anyone who manages SMS. But once you import it, try displaying the date/time of the event (along with the other info) in a usable format. > Read all SQL Server articles
VB SCRIPTING: Getting the Driver for the Device Loaded [by Rod Trent, 18 March 2005] Use this VB Script to retrieve information about the driver for a device that is loaded. > Read all VB Scripting articles
WINDOWS: Yes it is true, AOL attempts to AIM at Outlook [by Paul Teodorescu, 18 March 2005] If you think Microsoft Outlook's turf is safe from AOL, you may have to reconsider! > Read all Windows articles
 DELL: GX280 and chipset on Sysprep image GENERAL SECURITY DISCUSSIONS: IM Security MOM: Alert View ??? SMS FEATURE PACKS: Host sync failed SMS 2.0: Sending out multiple patches SMS 2003: Advertise more than 10 packages at one time
 Updated: Microsoft Web Sites and Web Services Management Pack for MOM 2005 [18 March 2005] This Management Pack enables users to monitor availability and performance of Web applications and services. Updated 3/16/2005
Software Update Services Community [18 March 2005] Find answers in Microsoft newsgroups, locate non-Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS) communities, join in chats, and share best practices and tips with your peers.
Hey Scripting Guy! The Movie [18 March 2005] Things often get a bit silly in the days leading up to April 1. It may or may not be coincidence that the Microsoft Scripting Guys have just released a short educational video about scripting. Actually, it's more of an "edu-comedy." Grab some popcorn and watch the 23.4 MB WMV file we could only call Hey, Scripting Guy! The Movie.
Microsoft flexes its SOA muscles with Indigo [18 March 2005] As Microsoft incubates Indigo, a Forrester report predicts that it will strongly position the desktop giant against leading SOA application platform vendors. (SearchWebServices.com)
Special report: Coming to terms with compliance [18 March 2005] Recent legislation and an epic tragedy have added a new layer of complexity to the function of an enterprise -- and IT is shouldering much of the load. (SearchWin2000.com)
Live each day like you're going to be hacked [18 March 2005] Experts say it's better to expect the eventual cyberheist and have measures in place to keep your reputation intact. Boston College seems to be following that advice. (SearchSecurity.com)
Noses and security [18 March 2005] A new security survey on the desire for regulation prompts a look at motives and methodology. (SearchSecurity.com)
Analyst weighs in on the future of Red Hat Enterprise Linux [18 March 2005] Operating systems expert Tony Iams says it won't be too long before Red Hat Enterprise Linux offers full support for virtualization. (SearchEnterpriseLinux.com)
Chip makers move to boost virtual machines [18 March 2005] Intel and AMD plan to offer enhanced virtualization capabilities, though analysts predict users will still be kicking the tires into 2006. (SearchDataCenter.com)
New licenses will make it easier to access Java code [18 March 2005] Two new Java licenses will make it easier for developers to access Java source code. But Sun is stopping short of creating an all around open source Java license. (SearchEnterpriseLinux.com)
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