Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
 Course Overview
Course Facts
Duration: 3 days
Delivery Method: Presentations, Hands-on and Review Questions
Course Materials: Havard Associates Ltd bound course notes and lab book
Prerequisites: Students should be experienced in using the graphical environment of either Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Microsoft Windows 95 and a basic understanding of networking principles.  Experience installing and configuring operating systems and applications will be beneficial.
Objective: To familiarise students with the knowledge necessary to administer a Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Site.
Target Audience: Students wishing to gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of Administering Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0.Students following the Microsoft Certified Professional program will find this course a useful study aid.
Course Outline

 

Module 1 - Introducing SMS 2.0

  • Describe the features of SMS 2.0
  • Define SMS 2.0 Terminology
  • Define the SMS Hierarchy
  • Describe WBEM and the MMC
Module 2 - Discovering and Installing
  • Resources
  • Discovery, assignment and client installation
  • Configuring discovering methods
  • Configuring installation methods
Module 3 - Hardware and Software Inventory
  • Configuring and collecting Hardware Inventory
  • Configuring and collecting Software Inventory
  • Collecting files
  • Viewing and Reporting inventory data
Module 4 - Software Metering
  • Configuring Software Metering
  • Managing Software Metering

 

Module 5 - Querying and Reporting

  • Querying the SMS database
  • Using Crystal Info report tool
  • Accessing the database with other tools
Module 6 – Software Distribution
  • Overview of Software Distribution
  • Creating Packages and Programs
  • Defining Distribution Points
  • Creating Collections and Advertisements
  • Distributing software to clients
Module 7 – SMS Installer
  • Installing SMS Installer
  • Repackaging scripts
  • Modifying scripts
  • Integrating scripts with SMS
  • Enabling Rollback and Uninstall
Module 8 – Remotely Supporting SMS
  • Network Trace
  • Health Monitor
  • Remote Tools
  • Troubleshooting remote tools

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