Introducing Systems Management Server Feature Packs

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Updated: November 15, 2002
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The tools included in Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0 Feature Packs provide system administrators extended capability and flexibility in managing Microsoft Windows®-based environments. The Systems Management Server 2.0 Software Update Services Feature Pack is specifically designed to quickly and effectively apply critical security updates for Windows and Office while the Systems Management Server 2.0 Administration Feature Pack provides sophisticated tools for improving the operational efficiency of managing distributed SMS systems.

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Software Update Services Feature Pack

Administration Feature Pack

The Systems Management Server Software Update Services Feature Pack provides the following set of tools:

Security Update Inventory Tool

Microsoft Office Inventory Tool for Updates

Distribute Software Updates Wizard

Web Reporting Tool with Web Reports Add-in for Software Updates

These tools integrate their functionality with the Systems Management Server inventory and software distribution features to offer a simplified, largely automated solution for the deployment of security and Office software updates. Find out more.

The Systems Management Server Administration Feature Pack provides the following set of tools:

Manage Site Accounts Tool

Transfer Site Settings Wizard

Elevated-Rights Deployment Tool

Web Reporting Tool

Like the Systems Management Server Software Update Services Feature Pack, the Administration Feature Pack tools integrate their functionality with core Systems Management Server features to offer a simplified solution for operational management of Systems Management Server. Find out more.


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