SMS: Updated Collection Files Go to Every Child Site When a New Child Site Is Added

ID: Q245051

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 2.0, 2.0 SP1

SYMPTOMS

Updated collection (.psd) files go to every child site when a new child site is added. This behavior can create a significant amount of inter-site traffic if there are a lot of collections and a lot of existing child sites. Additionally, Collection Evaluator does not perform any other work while it is processing these collection update requests.

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-language version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:


   Date      Time    Version        Size     File name     Platform
   ----------------------------------------------------------------
   11/03/99  10:42a  2.0.1380.1067   85,904  Colleval.dll  i386
   11/03/99  10:42a  2.0.1380.1067  139,024  Colleval.dll  Alpha

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 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION

To install the hotfix, use the appropriate method.

Method 1: Using the Hotfix Installer

NOTE: This method is only for Intel-based computers.

Copy the hotfix folder structure to a share on your network. The Q245051.exe file is a Microsoft Windows Installer file that updates specific files on your site server.

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

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

Run Q245051.exe and follow the directions in the wizard. You can run the file in Quiet mode by using the /s switch.

Method 2: Manual Installation

Stop the Systems Management Server Site Component Manager and Systems Management Server Executive services.

Replace the Colleval.dll file in the Sms_root_folder\Bin\Platform folder with the version obtained from the hotfix.

Restart the Systems Management Server Site Component Manager and Systems Management Server Executive services.

NOTE: When a new child site is attached, collection evaluator at the parent site will now send updated collection files to the new child site only.

Additional query words: prodsms

Keywords : kbSMS200 kbSMS200bug kbCollections
Version : winnt:2.0,2.0 SP1
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug