Using SMS 2.0 Tools — Part 2

This chapter explains how to use the following categories of Systems Management Server (SMS) tools provided in the Microsoft BackOffice 4.5 Resource Kit CD-ROM:

• Log File, Schedule File, and Error Code Tools
• Discovery and Inventory Tools
• Software Distribution Tools
• Remote Control Tools
• Scalability Tools
• SMS 1.2 Interoperability Tools

In addition to the information contained in this chapter, you can find additional up-to-date information about SMS 2.0 tools in the SMS 2.0 Tools Help, which is included as part of the Resource Kit Help.

For important information on installing SMS 2.0 tools and an overview of all SMS 2.0 tools by category, see Using SMS 2.0 Tools — Part 1, which also covers the following categories of tools in depth:

• System Setup Tools
• Site Maintenance and Administration Tools
• Client Maintenance Tools