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Microsoft� Systems Management Server 2003 Administrator's Companion (Administrators Companion) (Paperback)

~ Steven D. Kaczmarek (Author) "Welcome to the newly engineered version of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003..." (more)
Key Phrases: secondary site server, status summarizer, patch management infrastructure, Active Directory, Legacy Client, Cancel Figure (more...)

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Deliver mission-critical software and updates—and help maximize your organization’s productivity—with the essential administrator’s reference to planning, deploying, and maintaining Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003.

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Paperback: 864 pages
Publisher: Microsoft Press (February 18, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0735618887
ISBN-13: 978-0735618886
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Welcome to the newly engineered version of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
secondary site server, status summarizer, patch management infrastructure, client installation methods, site system role, primary site server, run advertised programs, status summarization, patch management process, primary site installation, class security rights, standard security mode, secure baseline configuration, site server properties, status filter rules, message process flow, metering client agent, site database maintenance, software metering server, user group discovery, point site system, package distribution process, package source folder, status message queries, same site structure

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Active Directory, Legacy Client, Cancel Figure, Collection Evaluator, Script Editor, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Site Control Manager, Status Message Viewer, Client Push Installation, Installation Expert, Network Monitor, Windows Installer, Hardware Inventory Client Agent, Courier Sender, Site Component Manager, Recovery Expert, Cancel Help Figure, Software Inventory Client Agent, All Tasks, Control Panel, Distribution Manager, Inbox Manager, Service Manager, Site Repair Wizard, Advertised Programs Client Agent

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Systems Engineer by National Learning Corporation in Back Matter
Microsoft SMS Installer (Book/CD-ROM package) by Rod Trent on page 556

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4.0 out of 5 stars Must have addition for administrators, June 2, 2004

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There is no question that if you need to implement or administer SMS, this is a must own. The book covers everything needed to plan and configure your back-end environment, as well as to setup a good administrative model for IT support, application management and end-users control and deployment. This title will also serve as an excellent day to day resource long after you have implemented SMS.

Although I completely recommend this title, I found that this book isn't enough completely on it's own to truly cover all the ins and outs of SMS 2003. Microsoft provides two free downloads which I recommend you read and use in conjunction with this title; "Concepts, Planning, and Deployment Guide" and "Operations Guide" (The SMS 2003 Microsoft website also has many other resources for administration).

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but could be better, May 14, 2004

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This book is easy to read. However, if you are wanting a book that has everything to get up and running on SMS 2003, this book is lacking. Make sure to read the product's release notes. If you have access to Microsoft TechNet and Microsoft's website, you will need it to do some homework. The Advanced Security model in SMS 2003 is definitely far different from previous versions of SMS. The book does not go into any of this in detail. I recommend this book, but make sure you collect up the other information I have mentioned.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Manual for SMS 2003, April 10, 2004

By	Rodney D. Trent "Rod Trent" (Middletown, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The SMS 2003 Admin Companion is the best guide to SMS 2003 available. The author doesn't miss a thing and lays out the management applicaton in a logical manner. SMS 2003 is a huge application with a huge learning curve, and this book helps get you up-to-speed in as little time as possible.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book as a reference
If you are new to SMS and you want to start working with this technology then this is not the right book. Read more

Published on March 16, 2007 by Marcus Lehmann

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful material!
This book has helped me a lot with this horrible product from Microsoft. Needless to say, I've sold the book and I no longer bother with junky SMS. Still, a good book.

Published on February 27, 2007 by B. Jaber

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for Beginners
This book is wriiten with the expectation that you have working experience with SMS.

Published on February 5, 2007 by Samira N. Hudda

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for SMS Admins
I am new to SMS and I must say that I now love it because of its power. This book made it easier for me to understand the ins and outs of the product. Read more

Published on July 9, 2006 by JR

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok for basics but nothing ground breaking
As you probably realize there is not a large selection of books that cover SMS 2003. This book is probably an acceptable book for an SMS 2003 beginner or an admin who doesn't... Read more

Published on March 7, 2006 by Michael Price

4.0 out of 5 stars MS-SMS 2003 Admin Companion
This book contains some good examples if you are upgrading from MS-SMS Version 2.0. Planning a new System Management Server within Active Directory can become quite complex, thus... Read more

Published on January 30, 2006 by S. Currie

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general info
This is a good reference for general SMS admin tasks but not a good source for troubleshooting in-depth issues or uncommon configurations. Read more

Published on September 13, 2005 by nksunset

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth the Buy
This book goes into excellent detail about nearly every aspect of SMS 2003 and also tries to show the reader many of the pitfalls in deploying this huge program. Read more

Published on May 26, 2005 by Randy Bridges

4.0 out of 5 stars Clearly defines purposes and goals of the SMS 2003
This is quite a voluminous book, with lots of screenshots and textual information. It defines clearly the purposes and goals of the Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003... Read more

Published on December 11, 2004 by Maxim Masiutin

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