Integrating SMS 2003 Into a Work Place Environment

Adam BoltonEKU, Dept. of Technology,

CEN/CET

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OUTLINE

Discuss the what is SMS and the benefits of it

Show in detail the setup of the server and software packages

Display the end results of a software upgrade

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MOTIVATION Make life easier on myself Eliminate one on one interaction Rid myself of unwanted updates

INTRODUCTION

Employed by Eastern State Hospital

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INTRODUCTION

Currently have 215 computers and 571 users

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Introduction

System Management Server 2003 Utility used to push out upgrades

and updates remotely Extremely use full in a large scale

environment

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PROBLEM STATEMENT

Only 3 members of the I.T. staff Extremely difficult to find time to

visit each computer for software upgrades

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Constant product upgrades Automatic updates making

programs unstable

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PROPOSED SOLUTION Get SMS up and running Build 2 Computers to test on One will be hard wired One will be wireless

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PROPOSED SOLUTION Step 1: Purchase Server and software

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Step 2: Preparation of domain environment

Extend the A.D. schema Domain Rights

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Start installation of Sequel Server 2000 Install SMS 2003

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SMS Administrative Console

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Make SMS a distribution point

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Obtain a collection

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Install client

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Client PC

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PROPOSED SOLUTION Setting up a Package and Advertisement

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PROPOSED SOLUTION Distribute the package

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RESULTS Hardwired PC updated fine

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RESULTS

Wireless PC locked up and crashed

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CONCLUSIONS

50% Success Rate Is Troublesome Will be very beneficial in the

workplace as it cuts time spent updating down drastically

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FUTURE WORK Setup package for Office 2007 Use SMS to replace Auto

Updates Attend Microsoft training to get

certified Email:

adamscott54@hotmail.com