Microsoft SMS 2003: Distributing Software


Overview/Description
To explain how to prepare, manage, and monitor software distribution

Target Audience
Systems administrators, systems engineers, systems analysts, IT consultants, and support professionals with responsibility for planning, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003

Prerequisites
A working knowledge of both client and server Windows operating systems, in particular Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003; an administrator-level knowledge of SQL Server, Active Directory, and TCP/IP

Expected Duration
180 Minutes

Objectives:

Microsoft SMS 2003: Distributing Software

  • configure the Software Distribution Agent and the points, in preparation for software distribution.
  • configure collections, security, and the software distribution component.
  • configure a collection, security, and the software distribution client for software distribution.
  • identify how to create and manage packages.
  • identify how to create and manage programs.
  • identify how to create and manage advertisements.
  • create and manage software distribution in SMS 2003.
  • identify how to monitor package distribution and advertised programs.
  • differentiate between running advertised programs on Advanced Clients and Legacy Clients.

  • Course Number: 214921_eng