Review
The Start to Finish Guide to SMS Software Delivery is the perfect book for the new or experienced SMS Administrator. It acts as a handbook for delivering SMS distributions by demonstrating excellent practices in Software Distribution through planning and deployment - all the while keeping in mind quality and customer service. This book is an excellent guide to becoming a master of Software Distribution. David Baur, MCSE Microsoft Consultant, SMS Product Champion Extremely well laid out and easy to follow, Dana takes you through the guts of software distribution as though he's standing right beside you walking you through it. No fluff, direct to the point, step by step information. You wont waste any time reading filler content and you'll master software distribution and best practices right away. I Highly recommend this book to new and experienced SMS admins, everyone will learn something new with this book Rob Olson, Dudeworks -- Review
From the Inside Flap
The Start to Finish Guide to SMS Software Delivery is the ultimate guide to distributing software using Microsoft Systems Management Server. Not just a quick tutorial on how to create packages, the Start to Finish Guide to SMS Software Delivery is an intuitive look into the software distribution mechanism. Learn how to troubleshoot the software delivery system, get critical information for building an entire infrastructure around package delivery, receive insight for creating best practices in your company, and find the right tools to create targeted packages. The Start to Finish Guide to SMS Software Delivery is not a text book: it is a guide built on experience from one of the most knowledgeable individuals on creating and delivering software within the Microsoft Systems Management Server framework. Chapter 1 - SMS Software Distribution Overview Chapter 2 - Preparing to Implement Software Distribution Chapter 3 - Setting Up and Optimizing Software Distribution ! Chapter 4 - Distributing a Software Package, Start to Finish Chapter 5 - Windows Installer Architecture and Package Distribution Chapter 6 - Repackaging and Scripting Installations Chapter 7 - Monitoring Remote Installation Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting Software Distribution Chapter 9 - Software Distribution Public Relations Chapter 10 -Things to Come Chapter 11 - Software Distribution Examples Summary * Explains the many roles of a consultant * Offers advice on different company types and the tax affects * Discussion of employee benefits * How to move from a full-time career to a full-time career as a consultant * How to market your new business * Networking tips * Stories of first-hand experiences, both successful and unsuccessful * Sample contracts Chapters 1. So You Want to be a Consultant? - What it means to be a consultant 2. Setting up Your Business - Steps to launching Your career in consulting 3. Becoming a Consultant - Transitionin! g from full-time salaried work to a career in consulting 4.! Marketing - Promoting your services on a shoestring budget 5. Sales - Selling your services without giving away the store 6. Networking - The best marketing you never bought Dos and Don'ts for Success - A common sense approach to self-employment Appendix A - A Sample Master Agreement Appendix B - A Sample Schedule of Services Appendix C - Sample Confidentiality Agreement
