Systems Management Server (SMS) delivers cost-effective, scalable change and configuration management for Microsoft Windows-based desktop and server systems, and is built on industry standard protocols for compatibility with complementary tools.

Features

License Type   Complete Product Manufacturer   Microsoft Corporation Software Sub Type   Network Connectivity/Management License Pricing   Standard Software Name   System Management Server 2003 Enterprise Edition - Complete Product Manufacturer Part Number   271-01369 Manufacturer Website Address   www.microsoft.com Features   Asset management: As hardware and software assets constitute an increasing portion of the IT budget, corporations are becoming more focused on finding ways to reduce costs while remaining compliant with their vendors' licensing policies. Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 delivers the necessary tools to reduce hardware and software costs while enabling IT organizations to make informed and cost-effective business decisions about infrastructure. Mobility: As enterprises become increasingly mobile, roaming users need the same access to critical business applications and security patches as the desktop worker. Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 supports roaming and infrequently-connected users by extending its asset management and application deployment capabilities to the mobile workforce. Application deployment: Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 delivers the necessary tools to plan, test, analyze, and deploy complicated line-of-business and user productivity applications, allowing enterprises to provide critical business applications throughout the organization. Security patch management: Enterprises need to maintain the security of their IT environment. Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 delivers the necessary tools to enable enterprises to stay aware of the latest updates, identify software vulnerabilities, and quickly deploy updates in an accurate, verifiable, and controlled manner. Windows Management Services Integration: To enable the reduction in costs on Microsoft Windows-based systems, the optimal solution is a management tool that takes advantage of the built-in management capabilities already present in the Windows platform. Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 reduces overall operational costs of managing software by integrating with Windows and using the native Windows management services. License Quantity   1 Server 10 Client Product Type   Software Language Support   English Platform Support   PC

Tech Specs

Software Main Type   Network & Communication Manufacturer   Microsoft Corporation Software Sub Type   Network Connectivity/Management License Type   Complete Product Manufacturer Part Number   271-01369 License Pricing   Standard Manufacturer Website Address   www.microsoft.com Software Name   System Management Server 2003 Enterprise Edition - Complete Product System Requirements   Processor: 550 MHz or faster (Intel Pentium/Celeron family or compatible recommended) Memory: 256 MB RAM (4 GB RAM maximum) Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Operating System: Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with Service Pack 2 or later Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Drive: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Display: Windows 2000-compatible video graphics adapter Other: SQL Server 7.0 with Service Pack 3 or later, or SQL Server 2000 with Service Pack 3a or later Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device, or hardware that supports console redirection Internet Information Services (IIS) must be installed as part of the Windows Server installation for certain Systems Management Server site system roles Network interface card

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SKU:	271-01369