Deploy, administer, and support Microsoft System Management Server 2*0 in any organization with this expert guide. Microsoft Systems Management Server 2*0 provides the richest possible set of tools and features for remotely diagnosing and troubleshooting PCs, installing desktop applications, and managing software from a central location. MICROSOFT SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SERVER 2*0 ADMINISTRATOR'S COMPANION is an easy-to-read resource that's designed to simplify deploying, administering, and supporting Systems Management Server 2*0 in small, medium, or large organizations. Using a hands-on, example-rich approach, this authoritative, one-volume guide takes you through the entire product life cycle to provide vital product details, sequential procedures, and real-world troubleshooting tips from an experienced IT professional and Systems Management Server trainer. This book will help you to understand Management Server 2*0 - explore features and functions, see what's new in version 2*0 with Service Pack 1, and simplify the migration from version 1*2. Streamline Implementation and planning-understand hardware and software requirements and site structures, Install the primary site, create secondary sites, perform post-installation configuration, and define site systems. Use diagnostics tools - view and Interpret status messages, and analyze system and network performance. Find and control resources - detect clients, servers, users, user groups, and network software ; and Install and use tools for client remote control. Manage software and hardware remoteb-collect hardware and software Inventories, and Install and mater software remotely. Maintain the SMS database - understand SMS database security, querying, reporting, and disaster recovery ; and maintain the database with Microsoft SQL Server. Included on t " CD-ROM. A 120-day evaluation version of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2*0. White papers and a fully searchable electronic copy of the book. Demo versions of commercial utilities from Computing Edge, a corporation that specializes in systems management products