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New SMS 2003 KB
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rodtrent
Sys Mgmt Svr Ent Ed 2003 EN 954347 - You cannot delete the package from a distribution point of a child primary site from a central site in Systems Management Server 2003 after you install the hotfix in...
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ConfigMgr/SMS Spyware query and report gets its own Wiki page
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rodtrent
This report and query is sought after time-and-again, so we’ve posted it to the myITforum.com Wiki pages. This way it can always be found, and also anyone can add to it with a Wiki account. ...
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Hotfix required to deploy software to SMS 2003 SP3 client running Windows Vista SP1
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rodtrent
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/939332
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Welcome new blogger, Ricky: Capturing HKCU Settings via HINV
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rodtrent
Ricky is an ex-coworker of Sherry Kissinger’s. Sherry recently twisted his arm (electronically over email) to get him to start blogging. Ricky finally gave in after a long battle and has blogged...
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Systems Management Server 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update re-released
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rodtrent
After some issues that needed to be worked out, the Inventory Tool for Dell update has been re-released… http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=92a9bb94-1806-487b-a697-92492bf8cc8e&displaylang...
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Configuration Manager 2007 Package Access Accounts
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rodtrent
Here’s a great scenario where a non-standard SMS 2003 implementation needs some additional work after the upgrade to ConfigMgr 2007. http://blogs.technet.com/jeevanbisht/archive/2008/08/04/configuration...
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Inventory Tool for Dell Updates file yanked from Microsoft web sites!
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rodtrent
Effective July 2008 the Inventory Tool for Dell Updates file (SMS2003ITDU_ENU.exe) has been pulled due to an issue that was causing installations to fail. An updated version of the tool will be posted...
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2 Zander software updates today…
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rodtrent
smsclictr.automation library documentation updated SMS Client Center 1.1.3.3 published
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TranGUID.exe Does Not Work On Native Mode ConfigMgr (SCCM) Clients
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rodtrent
Carlos Santiago relays this information as something to watch out for: http://blogs.technet.com/carlossantiago/archive/2008/07/29/tranguid-exe-does-not-work-native-mode-clients.aspx
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Inventory Monitors and serial numbers with SMS and ConfigMgr 2007
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rodtrent
This old issue has been revisited in the forums, and it looks like MhermanNMBE has come up with a solid solution. Check it out… http://www.myitforum.com/forums/m.asp?m=183273
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Zander’s SMS tools and the myITforum.com blog…
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rodtrent
Roger Zander, famous for his SMS tools like SMS Client Center, has started blogging on myITforum.com so he can readily announce when software updates are available. In the past, it was kind of hit...
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Zander’s SMS Client Center updated today
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rodtrent
New build available. Changes: - Open CCMSetup Directry - SCCM OOB Discovery feature added Download and Install from: http://smsclictr.sourceforge.net/
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Create SMS collections based on the System_OU_Name0 information acquired from SMS via the Active Directory System Group Discovery
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rodtrent
http://myitforum.com/cs2/files/folders/vbscripts/entry120436.aspx
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SMS or ConfigMgr 2007 Reporting installation fails after applying SMS 2003 SP2 or SP3 or ConfigMgr 2007 SP1
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rodtrent
Here's another emerging issue we're starting to see so if you're having trouble installing Reporting then you'll want to check this out. http://blogs.technet.com/smsandmom/archive/2008...
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Intel SMS/SCS to SCCM Migration Utility production version released
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rodtrent
As referenced in the Overview of SMS/Intel SCS migration to SCCM SP1 blog post, Intel has developed a utility to easy the migration of vPro Client that have been activated on SMS/SCS to SCCM SP1. The Production...
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Tools for Intel® vPro and Centrino Pro
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rodtrent
Just updated today by the folks at Intel - centrally located on the myITforum.com Wiki. Link: http://www.myitforum.com/myITWiki/Tools%20for%20Intel(r)%20vPro%20and%20Centrino%20Pro.ashx RSS...
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Latest SMS 2003 KB Articles July 7, 2008…
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rodtrent
A monthly recurring advertisement runs one hour off schedule on an SMS 2003 site server http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=952939 You cannot use the PatchInstall.exe program to install custom updates of...
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Guidelines for Anti-Virus Exclusions for Microsoft Applications
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rodtrent
The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for anti-virus configuration parameters, depending on the software installed on a server. These guidelines are based on Microsoft Knowledge Base, Microsoft...
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myITforum.com Poll: How do you decide when to schedule a software distribution to all systems?
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rodtrent
Participate in the poll… http://www.myitforum.com/absolutepm/polls/schedule_decision.asp
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Upgrading SMS 2003 sp2 to SQL 2005
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rodtrent
Brian Mason has a great checklist available in the forums if you are tasked with doing this. http://www.myitforum.com/forums/m_129606/mpage_1/key_sql%252C2005%252Cchecklist/tm.htm#155415 Thanks to John...
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SMS 2003 in the news
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rodtrent
ABC News: Why PC problems may not be your fault.
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Jarvis’ Interview with Wally Mead Part 2
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rodtrent
Jarvis has just posted Part 2 of his interview with Wally Mead. http://verbalprocessor.com/2008/06/18/interview-with-wally-mead-part-2-of-3/ Part 1 if you missed it: http://verbalprocessor.com/2008...
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myITforum.com Poll: SMS and ConfigMgr Admin Salaries
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rodtrent
Salary polls don't generally include Systems Management Server or ConfigMgr as a distinct option. Please help us determine what the average salary of SMS and ConfigMgr Admins are. This anonymous poll...
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MOF Changer 1.8 released
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rodtrent
Chris Stauffer has released MOF Change 1.8 today. Updated to work with SMS 2003 SP3. http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/cstauffer/archive/2008/06/16/mof-changer-1-8.aspx
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Hotfix adds Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 SP2, and Windows XP SP3 as supported products for SMS 2003
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rodtrent
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953027
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Deleting Invalid SMS 2003 Distribution Points
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rodtrent
Wayne gives a good method for removing invalid DPs in SMS 2003… http://waynes-world-it.blogspot.com/2008/06/deleting-invalid-sms-2003-distribution.html
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SMS 2003 SP2 Support Ends 7/8/8
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rodtrent
Fair warning from Brian Mason... http://www.myitforum.com/forums/m.asp?m=179721
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