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New KB - KB953027
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;953027 Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 SP2, and Windows XP SP3 are not listed as supported platforms for software distribution, update management, or desired configuration management in Systems Management Server 2003
Download details: ENERGY STAR Power Management Assessment CP for SCCM 2007
Overview ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. The ENERGY STAR guidelines for computers cover both the hardware devices and the power management features expected of the operating system and applications. The ENERGY STAR program specifies...
System Center Online Services
Microsoft is working on a set of System Center Online Services, but some IT professionals say it won't be a good fit for enterprises. Microsoft executives have said many of its products will be available as online services and its System Center systems management line is no exception. Already in the works are asset and licensing management services, and Microsoft has confirmed that it will provide...
SMS 2003: Troubleshooting the data flow for Security and Office updates
http://blogs.technet.com/smsandmom/archive/2008/02/11/sms-2003-troubleshooting-the-data-flow-for-security-and-office-updates.aspx J.C. Hornbeck posted a good article on troubleshooting the data flow for Security and Office updates.
The "wake on LAN" feature does not work as expected if a site server uses a non-daylight saving time zone in System Center Configuration Manager 2007
The "wake on LAN" feature does not work as expected if a site server uses a non-daylight saving time zone in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SYMPTOMS Consider the following scenario: • The "wake on LAN" (WOL) feature is enabled on a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 site server. • Daylight saving time is not used in the current time zone of the site server...
Download details: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Product Feature Quizzes
Download details: System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Product Feature Quizzes The Configuration Manager writing team has published the first in a series of quizzes for Configuration Manager 2007. Initially, the following 9 quizzes are available with more to come soon: Configuration Manager 2007 Client Installation Quiz Configuration Manager 2007 Client Management Quiz Configuration Manager 2007...
Jeff is at it again...Common Asset Intelligence Q&A
Jeff Gilbert works for Microsoft and has been providing some great information on ConfigMgr and he just posted another great blog. http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/jgilbert/archive/2007/10/17/common-asset-intelligence-questions-answers.aspx
Why use - Trust this user for Delegation to any server (Keberos only) when configuring ConfigMgr
In a recent post I made: http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/rcrumbaker/archive/2007/10/12/system-center-configuration-management-with-remote-sql-installations.aspx I said that I did an additional step: The other things I did to help was Open up AD for Users and computers and find the Domain Account that you used in the SetSPN command and go to the Delegation Tab. Change the items to Trust this user for...
Web Remote Tools and System Center Configuration Manager
So...do you want to know if it will work or not? Well, it works!! About 90% right out of the box. There are a few report IDs that you will want to change. Plus, you will need to change the Remote Control Section so it will use the new remote Control. For XP machines...you will need to use the path: path = \\SMSServer\remote$\rc.exe Plus changing the command line to: oWshShell.run path & "...
System Center Configuration Management with Remote SQL installations
So, for the ones that want to install System Center Configuration Management with a Remote SQL box...here are some things you HAVE to consider when installing Config Manager along with a Remote SQL server. You will get to the following error: Setup Fails to Install SMS Provider Components When using the Configuration Manager Setup Wizard to install a sccmshortname primary site, setup may fail when...
Configuring Software Updates
Configuring Software Updates - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb633119.aspx Before software update compliance assessment data is displayed in the Configuration Manager 2007 console and before software updates can be deployed to client computers, the software update point must be installed and configured, and the configuration settings for other software updates components should be considered...
Testing Paste from Word
Ok there have been so many questions about these updates that I decided that I should contact my TAM (Thanks John [answers in red]). After having a second TAM add his 2 cents (Thanks Scott [answers in green]) here is what we came up with. There seems to be mass confusion on the net because of this update. Apparently there have been issues with SVCHOST toping the CPU at 100%. I have experienced this...
Automating SMS 2003 Secondary Site installations
Taken directly from : http://blogs.technet.com/alipka/archive/2007/05/21/automating-sms-2003-secondary-site-installations.aspx A very good write up posted at the above link (also copied below) ********************************************* I've been a bit quiet lately on my blog. I regret it, but I hope to come back with some good content in the following weeks. What I found out with SMS 2003 production...
SMS Birth Dates
Got this from -> http://blogs.msdn.com/shitanshu/archive/2006/11/29/sms-birthdates-aka-sms-release-dates.aspx I was looking for some info and came to know about SMS birthdates aka SMS release dates so far, and found interesting to share with everyone… SMS 1.0 – 11/7/94 SMS 1.1 – 7/28/95 SMS 1.2 – 7/29/96 SMS 2.0 – 1/11/99 SMS 2003 – 10/22/03 SMS v4 - ? ? : The release date for SMSv4 now named as...
SMS 2003 Administrator's Reference: Systems Management Server 2003
It's been officially released. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471749508/102-5133764-7585703
Automates the installation of SMS 2003 Service Pack 2 using Setup.ini.
Automates the installation of SMS 2003 Service Pack 2 using Setup.ini. The Setup.ini file is available from http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sms/sms2003/cpdg/plan6obu.mspx?mfr=true .
Very nice tip
I got this tip from John Roller on the TechNet Blogs... The blog posting: Google Search discussed using www.google.com/microsoft to search for Microsoft related...like SMS. Here is part of the article: " This will filter my results to Microsoft type answers. If I search for SMS, I’ll get Systems Management Server instead of Short Messaging Services. They also have a filtered search for the U.S. Government...
SMS 2003 Web Remote Tools Update
You can download it from the attached. Then change line 14-17 in the machrest.asp page which looks like: quote: sub subFilter 'You will need to edit the following line to fit your environment. SMSServerFQDN is your FQDN of your SMS Server Name. SMSServer.DomainName.Domain.com window.open "//SMSServerFQDN/smsremote/FilterSample.asp?ReportID=1", "filter","resizable=yes,scrollbars...
New KB - SMS 2003
KB 916902 How to use Windows PE image that is inlucded with the Microsfot SMS 2003 Operating System Deployment Feature Pack to obtain Windows PE Source Files
MMS 2006
So...how was MMS 2006 for me ? It was great . Started off rocky though... I decided to drive to Nashville the night before so I wouldn't have to drive so far early in the morning...so I decided to leave around 5:00. I always check my tires before I leave...guess what, it was low. So I aired it up and as fast as I put air it, it came out. I had a HUGE rip in the tire. So, my wife and kids were going...
Renewed as Microsoft SMS - MVP
Just got my renewal letter stating that I am still a Microsoft MVP for Windows Server System - SMS. I'm still as honored as I was one year ago when I first was awarded. Thanks everyone!!
New KB - SMS 2003
Systems Management Server 2003 915386 You try to install a secondary site in Systems Management Server 2003, but the secondary site remains in the "Install Pending" state
MMS 2006 Session - SY44 Web based Management for SMS 2003
SY44 Web based Management for SMS 2003 Friday, April 28 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM, E - Room 23A-C Speaker(s): Ron Crumbaker Product(s): Systems Management Server Session Level(s): 300 Session Type(s): Breakout Session Track(s): Systems Management SMS 2003 has many features that allow it to be customized to fit the needs of various Administrators and non-Administrators. This session will take an in-depth...
New KB - SMS 2003
Systems Management Server 2003 913000 After you install Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, you can no longer connect to the SMS site server by using a remote SMS Administrator console The link should be fixed now...
New KB - SMS 2003 910748
910748: An SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) update may be unsuccessful when both Automatic Updates and ITMU are configured to update a client computer
New KB - SMS 2003 910806
910806: Error message when you create a new package in SMS 2003: Failed to create SMS Package object. (Error code: 0x80041001)
New and Renewed MVPs for SMS - Congrats to all
New SMS MVPs for January Chun-Liang Chen Steve Bobosky Lars Norman Søndergaard Gladys Ivette Rodriguez (was Exchange MVP last year) Re-awarded SMS MVPs for January Panu Saukko Cliff Hobbs Duncan McAlynn
New KB - SMS 2003
Systems Management Server 2003 888427 The Advanced Client is missing the localized message strings for certain device management status messages in the International Client Pack 1 version of SMS 2003 SP1
When you deploy a client operating system by using the Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Operating System Deployment (OSD) Feature Pack, the client operating system joins a workgroup instead of a domain
When you deploy a client operating system by using the Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Operating System Deployment (OSD) Feature Pack, the client operating system joins a workgroup instead of a domain 910200 ... When you deploy a client operating system by using the Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Operating System Deployment (OSD) Feature Pack, the client operating system joins a...
The blog comments now work with all browsers on all the myITforum.com blogs
Ladies and Gentlemen of all ages… The blog comments now work with all browsers on all the myITforum.com blogs.
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