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Do you want your Advanced Clients to failover to a different MP in the event of a PMP failure?
Tue, Oct 30 2007 15:20
OK folks, here's one for comment. By design if an Advanced Client cannot contact a Proxy MP it is basically dead in the water until the PMP comes back online again (or some other intervention is taken...( read more ) Read More...
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SMS 2003: Rebuilt Hierarchy not showing in the SMS Admin Console
Wed, Sep 5 2007 11:56
If you've rebuilt your SMS Hierarchy using the Site Repair Wizard but it isn't reflected in the SMS Admin Console it could be because you didn't specify the Site Addressing information... [Go to article] digg_url='http://myitforum.com...
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New FAQShop Articles 5th July
Thu, Jul 5 2007 9:35
System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) 2007 What basic functions does ConfigMgr provide? [05/07/07] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] We all need to start learning about ConfigMgr somewhere so let's start with the basics... Systems Management...
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New FAQShop Articles 4th July
Wed, Jul 4 2007 5:40
System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) 2007 How do I give Microsoft feedback on ConfigMgr 2007? [04/07/07] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] It's really very easy to give Microsoft feedback on ConfigMgr 2007... Systems Management Server...
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New FAQShop Articles 3rd July 2007
Tue, Jul 3 2007 4:18
Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Is there a quick way to refresh a DP? [03/07/07] Contributed By: Craig Massey You can use this script to refresh all packages assigned to a distribution point... Why is the "Browse…" button greyed out on...
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Let's start by getting the name right...
Mon, Jun 25 2007 11:13
There seems to be a lot of confusion over the proper acronyms/ abbreviations for Microsoft's System Center products (for example "SCCM" for "System Center Configuration Manager"). So just to make sure we're all singing off...
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Don't forget Wally's SP3 Webcast - TODAY
Tue, Jun 19 2007 2:27
Just a quick reminder that today Wally Mead is presenting his "What's New in Systems Management Server 2003 SP3" Webcast. Start Date: 6/19/2007 Start Time: 1:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) End Date: 6/19/2007 End Time:...
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New FAQShop Article 18th June 07...
Mon, Jun 18 2007 17:24
Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 "Phantom" Discovery Method in the SMS Administrator Console [18/06/07] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] If you notice a " Phantom " Discovery Method in the SMS Administrator Console make sure...
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Can YOU find the information you need?
Fri, Jun 15 2007 7:16
I've lost count of the number of times (twice today already), that I've heard something similar to the following: " I have an SMS-related problem/ issue and I can't seem to find any information relating to it. I can't believe I'm...
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New FAQShop Articles 14th June 07...
Thu, Jun 14 2007 10:35
Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 "Connect Failed" on Machines running a remote SMS Admin Console after Windows 2003 SP1 Upgrade [14/06/07] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] You will see this problem when users who are running a remote...
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Wally's back so mark the dates in your diaries...
Wed, Jun 13 2007 5:56
I'm delighted to see that Wally Mead is returning this month and next to deliver some GREAT Webcasts. If you've never watched a Webcast before I urge you to as you'll pick up some pearls of wisdom from the SMS/ SCCM Master himself: TechNet...
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New FAQShop Articles 5th June 07...
Tue, Jun 5 2007 10:11
Two new articles today: Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 A couple of extra useful free utilities added to the SMS 2003 Tools and Utilities page [05/06/07] Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] Our friends at SMS Expert have some real cool software...
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Do you run a User Group?
Tue, May 15 2007 10:53
We’re well into organising our next meeting for the Windows Management User Group (WMUG), here in the UK. One idea that came to mind is I thought it would be really cool if all of the various User Groups “out there” that look at Microsoft’s...
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Stop the SMS Services when performing disk maintenance...
Tue, May 15 2007 10:24
If you ever need to perform any sort of disk maintenance on your Site Servers it’s always a good idea to stop the SMS Services BEFORE doing so as demonstrated by one user who decided to extend the drive on their SAN containing the Site Database of their...
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David Scambler joins the WMUG line-up...
Fri, May 11 2007 10:17
I’m delighted to announce that David Scambler has agreed to join the WMUG team. Welcome aboard David you’re a great asset to the team. If any other UK-based users of Microsoft Systems Management technologies want to find out more about the...
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Administrator Console fails to connect with "Connection Failed:" message
Wed, May 2 2007 16:07
Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] If when you load the SMS Administrator Console it fails to connect to the SMS Site Database a problem with the "MSSQLSERVER" service is probably the cause... [Go to article]...( read more ) Read More...
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New FAQShop Articles...
Tue, May 1 2007 16:02
SMS 2003 Multi-Threaded Software Inventory Processing in SMS 2003 SP2 Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS] Software Inventory processing in SMS 2003 SP2 has now been changed to be multi-threaded. What does this mean?.. How do I enable Multi-Threaded...
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SMS 2003 SP3 Download Link
Tue, May 1 2007 15:57
In case you missed it here's the link to the SMS 2003 SP3 download: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3992a556-32e3-49ab-b734-6341d208c66d&DisplayLang=en...( read more ) Read More...
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Don't forget...
Mon, Apr 30 2007 9:09
Tomorrow is the inaugural meeting of the UK Windows Management User Group, right after the UK MMS event finishes. I know that the UK MMS event is full but I'd love to see you at our user group meeting so if you plan on attending please let me know...
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SP3 available today?
Fri, Apr 27 2007 9:05
Rumour has it that SMS 2003 SP3 has now been released. Nothing on the public SMS Site just yet though (I think it's a bit early and it will probably be Monday/ Tuesday of next week before you see the link appear)....( read more ) Read More...
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