Collecting Asset Information with Systems Management Server 2.0

Published: January 24, 2001

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Summary

Learn how to read the serial number and asset information for Microsoft® Windows® 2000–based computers with Systems Management Server 2.0. This document describes a collection method that takes advantage of changes in the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) code. If you used the NOIDMIF method to collect asset information with Systems Management Server 1.2, this document contains important information for you.

Included in this document:

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Overview of the Key Verification Steps

•	How to Determine if a Personal Computer is SMBIOS-Compliant
•	How to Download and Install the New WMI Code
•	How to Use WBEM Tools to View Asset Data
•	How to View and Modify the SMS_def.mof File

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SMBIOS-to-CIM Version 2.0 Mapping Sheet

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