Microsoft Systems Management Server

myITforum.com: Columnist Rod Trent - SMS articles, references, scripts, utilities, and bugs list, by Rod Trent.
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Systems Management Server - Systems Management Server (SMS) supports detailed hardware inventory, software inventory and metering, compliance checking, software distribution and installation, network discovery, and remote troubleshooting tools. By Microsoft.
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Tek-Tips Microsoft SMS forum - Support and mutual help system for computer professionals. Selling and recruiting forbidden.
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