Run Command On Workstation Job Doesn't Refresh....

• Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.1 and 1.2

SYMPTOMS

The following incorrect behavior applies only to "Run Command On Workstation" jobs and does not happen with "Share Package On Server" jobs.

When you take an existing package, one that has previously been distributed to a machine group, and try to refresh that package on a new group that contains a partial list of servers from the original group, the distribution servers are not refreshed.

The SMS Despooler processed the instruction file but fails to decompress the package and copy any files.

This occurs when only the "Put on Specified Distribution Servers" is selected in the Distribute phase of the Job Details window.

NOTE: If you select "Refresh Existing Distribution Servers" the package is distributed to all the original distribution servers regardless of the machine group selected in the drop down box within that dialog.

WORKAROUND

If it is necessary to refresh certain distribution servers, Select "Refresh Existing Distribution Servers" in the Distribute Phase of the Job Details window. This refreshes all original distribution servers for this package.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server versions 1.1 and 1.2. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.