SMS: Browsing for Package Definition Files Requires Site Modify Permissions

ID: Q243326

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 2.0, 2.0 SP1

SYMPTOMS

In the Create Package from Definition wizard, the Browse button next to the publisher label is unavailable if the user account does not have Site Modify permissions for that site. This prevents the user from browsing for Package Definition Files (PDFs).


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
   -------------------------------------------------------
   11/17/99  09:59a    4,153,296   Smsprov.dll    I386
   11/17/99  10:22a      420,544   Sms_madv.dll   I386
   11/17/99  10:18a      144,576   Sms_mdef.dll   I386
   11/17/99  09:59a   11,707,664   Smsprov.dll    Alpha
   11/17/99  10:22a      848,144   Sms_madv.dll   Alpha
   11/17/99  10:19a      289,552   Sms_mdef.dll   Alpha
NOTE: Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.



WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, give the user Site Modify permissions.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 2.0.


MORE INFORMATION

To install the hotfix, use the appropriate method.

Method 1: Using the Hotfix Installer

NOTE: This method is only for I386-based computers.
  1. Copy the hotfix folder structure to a share on your network. Q243326.exe is a Microsoft Windows Installer file that updates specific files on your site server.


  2. Log on to your site server using an account with administrative privileges.


  3. On the site server, close the Systems Management Server Administrator console.


  4. Run Q243326.exe and follow the directions in the wizard. You can run the file in Quiet mode using the /s switch.


Method 2: Manual Installation

Site System with Local Provider

  1. Close the Systems Management Server Administrator console and stop all Systems Management Server services including the Windows Management service and the SMS_SQL_MONITOR service.


  2. Replace the Smsprov.dll file in the sms_root_directory\bin\platform folder with the version obtained from the hotfix. Use Regsvr32.exe to register the updated Systems Management Server Provider file. At a command prompt, type the following command:


    3. regsvr32 smsprov.dll
  3. Replace the Sms_madv.dll file in the sms_root_directory\bin\platform folder with the version obtained from the hotfix. Use Regsvr32.exe to register the updated Systems Management Server Provider file. At a command prompt, type the following command:


    4. regsvr32 sms_madv.dll
  4. Replace the SMS_MDEF.dll file in the sms_root_directory\bin\platform folder with the version obtained from the hotfix. Use Regsvr32.exe to register the updated Systems Management Server Provider file. At a command prompt, type the following command:


    5. regsvr32 sms_mdef.dll
  5. Restart all Systems Management Server services.


Site System with Remote Provider

  1. Close the Systems Management Server Administrator console and stop all Systems Management Server services.


  2. Replace the Smsprov.dll file in the sms_root_directory\bin\platform folder with the version obtained from the hotfix. Use Regsvr32.exe to register the updated Systems Management Server Provider file. At a command prompt, type the following command:


    3. regsvr32 smsprov.dll
  3. Replace the Sms_madv.dll file in the sms_root_directory\bin\platform folder with the version obtained from the hotfix. Use Regsvr32.exe to register the updated Systems Management Server Provider file. At a command prompt, type the following command:


    4. regsvr32 sms_madv.dll
  4. Replace the Sms_mdef.dll file in the sms_root_directory\bin\platform folder with the version obtained from the hotfix. Use Regsvr32.exe to register the updated Systems Management Server Provider file. At a command prompt, type the following command:


    5. regsvr32 sms_mdef.dll
  5. Restart all Systems Management Server services.


  6. From the updated Systems Management Server site server, copy the Smsprov.dll file to a disk or network share.


  7. On the server running the Systems Management Server Provider, stop the Windows Management service and the SMS_SQL_MONITOR service.


  8. Use Regsvr32.exe to unregister the existing Systems Management Server Provider file. At a command prompt, type the following command:


    9. regsvr32 /u smsprov.dll
  9. Make a backup copy of the existing Systems Management Server Provider file.


  10. Copy the updated Smsprov.dll file from the diskette or network share to the Smsprov_directory\bin\platform folder.


  11. Use Regsvr32.exe to register the updated Systems Management Server Provider file. At a command prompt, type the following command:


    12. regsvr32 smsprov.dll
  12. Restart the Systems Management Server services.


Additional query words: prodsms browse pdf

Keywords : kbMMC kbSecurity kbSMS200 kbSMS200bug kbSoftwareDist
Version : winnt:2.0,2.0 SP1
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: December 10, 1999
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