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Troubleshooting MOM Agent Installation with the Remote Prerequisite Checker

posted Thursday, July 13, 2006 2:11 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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The MOM Remote Prerequisite Checker tool (MOMNetChk.exe) is pretty cool for checking the MOM agent to make sure the required ports and services are available. It even runs a ping test. Read more… Read More

SMS 2003 R2 Brings Custom Application Updating to Systems Management Server

posted Thursday, July 13, 2006 1:29 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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In my opinion, R2 includes one of the most exiting new innovations in systems management, namely, custom update management. Custom update management refers to the ability for any commercial software vendor to develop software update catalogs Read More

2 new SMS 2003 books coming

posted Thursday, July 13, 2006 8:38 AM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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Pro SMS 2003 Pro SMS 2005 is a handy reference for practical solutions and problem solving, and is ideal for experienced network administrators who want to learn about SMS. Author Rod Kruetzfeld’s has been working for six years as a senior consultant, Read More

Struggling with the download of WSUSscan.cab

posted Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:47 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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Those of you that use SMS or WSUS have probably been struggling with the download of WSUSscan.cab.  The reason for the delay is that we had problems in our virus scanning labs right before the cab gets pushed live. The issue was resolved and the Read More

Microsoft SQL Server Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005

posted Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:40 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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The Microsoft SQL Server Management Pack monitors SQL Server 2000 and 2005 for critical conditions indicating potential operational problems.   Download… Read More

One more testimonial for the day

posted Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:32 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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Here is another good quote from an email I received today about myITforum.com: Since finding MyITForum.com, I have rarely had the need to call PSS or other Microsoft support providers. Read More

myITforum.com: Better than Google for Systems Management?

posted Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:30 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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I received an email from someone today who had this to say (pretty cool!): I’ve tried searching Google before for SMS and MOM problems, but using myitforum is actually quicker for getting the information I need. Read More

System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SMSv4) Beta 1 Refresh (build 5224) now available for download from Microsoft Connect

posted Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:05 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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This release enables two new key feature areas/scenarios: Network Access Protection - in conjunction with the Windows Server "Longhorn" Network Access Protection (NAP) feature, you can use Configuration Manager 2007 Beta 1 Refresh to restrict network Read More

TechNet Webcasts: Join the Management Webcast Week

posted Wednesday, July 12, 2006 11:12 AM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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Don't miss this series that offers in–depth examinations of core management products, such as Systems Management Server (SMS) and Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM). Enjoy a sneak preview of some of the new and upcoming products, including System Read More

System Center Tools web site

posted Wednesday, July 12, 2006 9:35 AM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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Thanks to Steve Bobosky for posting about his site to the SMS email list today.  This looks like it’s shaping up to be a great resource: Here you will find tools that will enhance your SMS or MOM investment. These tools are chiefly designed Read More

Problems: Latest WSUSScan Cab

posted Tuesday, July 11, 2006 5:53 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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Urgent: WSUSScan.cab and MSSecure.xml are delayed due to an issue with the release process. Read More

SMS V4 Beta refreshed

posted Tuesday, July 11, 2006 3:59 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft made a new Beta 1 of SCCM 2007 (SMSv4, build 5224) available. This release enables two new key features… Read more… Read More

SMS Writers - Announcements, Comments and other Stuff

posted Tuesday, July 11, 2006 3:18 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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This blog is used by the SMS Writing team to keep you informed about the content we are writing, the availability of new documents, updates to documents, and other news. This blog is also intended to collect feedback from you our customers about existing Read More

MOM 2005 and McAfee 8.0i VirusScan

posted Tuesday, July 11, 2006 12:00 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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MOM 2005 agent runs it’s scripts in an out-of-service (MOMService.exe) process called MOMHost.exe. When you are running McAfee 8.0i AV agent, there appears to be a problem. The ScriptProxy.dll component of the McAfee agent causes a slow memory hog Read More

SMS 2003 Reporting and the 10,000 Row Limit

posted Monday, July 10, 2006 8:51 PM by rtrent :: 0 Comments
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When running what ends up as being a very large report or data set using SMS 2003 Reporting, it may seem as if there are limitations as to the amount of rows or data being returned.  This is often described as there being only a partial set of data Read More
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