Course: MS2596 Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003

This five-day instructor-led course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to manage Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). Delegates will learn how to configure SMS components and how to manage the ongoing operations of an SMS infrastructure.

The course consists of the following Modules:

Overview of Systems Management Server 2003
Exploring SMS Site Architecture
Preparing to Deploy the SMS Clients
Collecting Inventory and Software Metering
Querying and Reporting Data
Preparing an SMS Site for Software Distribution
Managing Software Distribution
Implementing SMS Software Update Tools and Managing Update Deployment
Using Remote Tools for Client Support
Working with SMS Hierarchies
Deploying SMS Clients
Performing Site Maintenance, Backup, and Recovery Tasks

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

•      Describe the features and infrastructure of Systems Management Server 2003 (SMS).
•      Configure a site system.
•      Deploy SMS clients.
•      Discover SMS resources.
•      Collect inventory and monitor software usage.
•      Query and report data.
•      Distribute software.
•      Implement Software Update Tools.
•      Use SMS Remote Tools for client support.
•      Perform site maintenance, backup, and recovery tasks.