SMS: INVMAC Software Inventory Performance Decreases Over Time

ID: Q225064

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2

SYMPTOMS

As more files are added to the hard disk drive of an Apple Macintosh computer, the total scan time for software inventory may increase as expected. However, the deletion of files from the hard disk does not decrease the total scan time.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but it has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Systems Management Server service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:


   Date     Time         Size     File name      Platform
   -------------------------------------------------------

   4/1/99   3:16pm      162,314   Invmac.hcomp   Macintosh

NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 1.2.

MORE INFORMATION

To install the hotfix, you must use Hdecomp.exe (found in the Support directory of the Systems Management Server 1.2 CD). Expand the file to a user authentication module (UAM) volume, and place it in the Site.srv\Maincfg.box\Client.src\Mac.bin directory on each site server. Macintosh clients must run the Systems Management Server Installer script to get the updated INVMAC file.

The following syntax shows how to use Hdecomp:


Hdecomp <source> <destination>

The uncompressed INVMAC has a the following file attributes when viewed from the Macintosh:


   Date      Time      Version     Size     File name    
   --------------------------------------------------

   2/25/99   12:22pm   1.2.8      161,588   Invmac

NOTE: The performance gained by the hotfix may differ in various environments.

Additional query words: prodsms mac

Keywords : kbSMS120 kbSMS120bug kbInventory
Version : winnt:1.2
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug