Overview
Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 includes detailed hardware
inventory, software inventory and metering, software distribution and
installation, and remote troubleshooting tools. These integrated features make
Systems Management Server 2.0 the most scalable way to reduce the cost of
change and configuration management for Windows based desktop and
server systems. Systems Management Server 2.0 is built on industry-standard
management protocols, ensuring compatibility with complementary
management tools. Systems Management Server 2.0 is tightly integrated with
Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Windows NT Server operating
system, making it easier than ever to install, configure, and maintain Systems
Management Server in any size network.
Benefits
- Delivering cost savings through planning tools - Systems Management
Server 2.0 delivers best of breed planning tools, including hardware and
software inventory, metering, Year 2000 compliance checking and
reporting.
- Delivering cost savings through deployment tools - Systems Management
Server 2.0 delivers best-of-breed deployment tools, including sophisticated
software distribution and installation facilities.
- Delivering cost savings through diagnostics tools - Systems Management
Server 2.0 delivers best-of-breed diagnostics tools, including remote control,
server health monitoring, and network monitoring and tracing
tools.
- Scaling up to the largest enterprise - Systems Management Server 2.0
meets the needs of any size enterprise by offering WAN-aware tools, support
for remote users, granular security, and integration with other tools and
environments.
- Easy to use for any size organization - Systems Management Server 2.0
offers ease-of-installation and ease-of-use features for administrators and a
non-intrusive experience for end users that can benefit both small and large
businesses.
- Great Windows management - Systems Management Server 2.0 delivers
the best management of desktops and servers running Windows via a
complete set of tools and the tightest integration with the Windows
environment.
Standard Features
Compliance Checking
Compares inventory to a list of
hardware or software. This tool
could be used for any compliance
check including Windows 2000
compatibility and Euro compliance
checking. It includes a database to
identify year 2000 compliance
status for Microsoft software
Software Metering
Tracks and controls application use
based on application name, user,
time of day, and quota. Software
use statistics can help plan software
licensing and even charge
departments based on software use.
Network Discovery
Discovers and maps network
topology, clients, and operating
systems with minimal impact on
available network bandwidth. This
helps administrators understand the
network and plan for growth.
Rules-Based Software Distribution
Reduces administrative overhead by
dynamically adding and removing
machines, users, or user groups
from collections based on criteria
set by the administrator. Software
gets installed or removed
automatically.
Network Trace
Builds a map of network servers
and devices to help administrators
understand and troubleshoot the
network.
Server Health Monitoring
Keeps mission-critical servers and
applications up and running by
providing real-time performance
information on Windows NT Server
and Microsoft BackOffice
processes.
Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Snap-In
Makes tasks easier to perform and
ensures that the correct steps are
completed. The task-oriented
interface helps administrators with
wizards and an integrated Help
engine.
Microsoft SQL Server Integrated Setup
Reduces administrator training
requirements through better
integration with Microsoft SQL
Server during setup, configuration,
maintenance and backup.
Non-Intrusive 32-bit Client
Reduces training requirements and
enhances support for end users with
non-intrusive client software that
runs in the background.
Uses Windows Services and Interfaces
Minimizes additional management
overhead on clients and training for
users.
Improved Features
Hardware Inventory
Gathers accurate information
automatically without ever visiting a
desktop. Administrators can use the
data to plan hardware updates or
identify machines capable of running
new software and operating
systems.
Software Inventory
Reports every application installed
on every PC to help administrators
identify computers with software
that may not be year 2000
compliant, software that is out of
date, or software that is not
approved.
Reporting
Includes Crystal Info reports and
over a dozen built-in reports to help
administrators track, manage, and
plan the environment. Reports may
be customized to fit any need.
Electronic Software Distribution
Eliminates desktop visits and human
error by electronically distributing
software to all desktops and servers
on the network from a central
location.
Integrated Inventory
Ensures only compatible systems
install software by using the
integrated, up-to-date hardware
and software inventory. Accurate
inventory makes software
distribution more reliable.
Scheduled Software Distribution
Allows administrators to control
application deployment to occur
during a specific time of day to
avoid network congestion or to
distribute software after a certain
date to ensure users are trained
first.
Installation
Provides an installation tool that
allows administrators to repackage
changes and write scripts to create
a package for any Windows-based
application. No programming
expertise is required to distribute
software effectively.
Unattended Software Installation
Installs software without requiring
any user interaction and can install
software with administrator rights
even if a low-rights user is logged
on. Microsoft Windows NT
based machines never need to log
on, making it ideal for off-hours
distribution.
Integrated Status
Reports the status of software
installations and operating system
upgrades so administrators know
when software is installed correctly
or not.
Network Monitoring
Identifies network problems such as
unwanted protocols, duplicate IP
addresses, and attempted Internet
break-ins by monitoring network
traffic.
Remote Diagnostics
Reduces the time it takes to fix
problems on servers and desktops
anywhere on the network by
remotely running applications,
"chatting" with end users, rebooting,
and even controlling the keyboard
and mouse.
WAN-Aware
Avoids clogging wide area network
connections by throttling bandwidth
used based on time of day or
distributing software via physical
media such as CD-ROM to sites
without reliable WAN connections.
Granular Security
Windows NT integrated security
allows flexibility to delegate tasks
without security risk.
Supports Diverse Environments
Easily installs for use on small
networks yet scales to networks
with hundreds of thousands of
clients. Manages inventory,
software metering, and distribution
to remote users gracefully. Works
in Novell Netware NDS and
bindery environments.
System Requirements:
Computer/Processor
Pentium 133 or higher processor
Memory
64-96 MB of RAM (128 MB of RAM
recommended)
Hard Disk
1 GB available hard disk space
Drive
CD-ROM drive.
Display
VGA or higher resolution monitor.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows NT Server version
3.51 and later.
Peripherals
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service
Pack 4 or later Microsoft SQL Server
6.5 with Service Pack 4 or later required
for primary site server.
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