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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
 
Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Training Kit / Microsoft
 
   Corporation
 
            p.   cm.
 
      Includes index.
 
      ISBN 1-57231-834-1
 
      1. Computer networks--Management.  2. Microsoft Systems management
 
   server.  I. Microsoft Corporation.
 
   TK5105.5.M5476  1999
 
   005.7'1--dc21                                                                 99-13364
 
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For Microsoft Press                                   For Microsoft (Original Instructor-Led Course Content)

 Program Manager: Jeff Madden                  Instructional Designer: Janet Shepardigian

 Project Editor: Michael Bolinger                  Subject Matter Expert: Wally Mead

 Technical Reviewer: Nick Cavalancia

 Author: Ethan Wilansky
 
 

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About This Book

Welcome to Supporting Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Training Kit. This book provides you with the knowledge and skills required to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Systems Management Server version 2.0. The contents of this book reflect the significant changes in the product from previous versions and provide a task-oriented discussion of all of the important features that SMS provides for administrators.

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For more information on becoming a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, see the "The Microsoft Certified Professional Program" section later in About This Book.

Each chapter in this book is divided into lessons. Most lessons include hands-on procedures that allow you to practice or demonstrate a particular concept or skill. Each chapter ends with a short summary and a set of review questions to test your knowledge of the chapter material.

The "Getting Started" section of this introductory section provides important setup instructions that describe the hardware and software requirements to complete the procedures in this course. It also provides information about the networking configuration necessary to complete most of the hands-on procedures. Read through this section thoroughly before you start the lessons.