Microsoft® Systems Management Server 2003 Administrator's Companion (Pro-Administrator's Companion)

by StevenD.Kaczmarek (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $35.08

  Streamline-and centralize-the management of your Microsoft Windows-based desktops with the essential guide to planning, deploying, and supporting Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. This in-depth administrator's reference drills into SMS features and components and provides easy-to-follow procedures, practical workarounds, and key troubleshooting tactics for everyday, on-the-job results. From remotely installing, managing, and troubleshooting applications to deploying patches, monitoring system usage, and tracking assets-you get must-know details for protecting and optimizing your technology investment. Discover how to: * Plan, install, and configure your SMS site and site systems * Prepare existing SMS 2.0 sites for migration * Construct a management hierarchy, including creating secondary sites * Understand patch management and how to integrate SMS 2003 into the process * Walk through resource discovery and client installation methods * Create and distribute software packages and critical updates through the management console and through scripts * Implement and administer standard or advanced security modes * Monitor site activity, track information flow, and analyze network and server performance remotely * Plan your disaster recovery strategy, including maintenance and backups Evaluation software inside! * Try Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 with 120-day evaluation software on CD. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.