This product is a license. The software described below must be purchased separately.Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 includes detailed hardware inventory, software inventory and metering, software distribution and installation, and remote troubleshooting tools. These integrated features make Systems Management Server 2.0 a scalable way to reduce the cost of change and configuration management for Windows-based desktop and server systems. Systems Management Server 2.0 is built on industry-standard management protocols, ensuring compatibility with complementary management tools. It is tightly integrated with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system, making it easier to install, configure, and maintain Systems Management Server.
It delivers cost savings through deployment tools, including sophisticated software distribution and installation facilities, as well as diagnostics tools (remote control, server health monitoring, and network monitoring and tracing tools). Systems Management Server is designed to meet the needs of any size enterprise by offering WAN-aware tools, support for remote users, granular security, and integration with other tools and environments. It offers improved ease-of-installation and ease-of-use features for administrators and a non-intrusive experience for end users. It delivers management of desktops and servers running Windows via a complete set of tools and tight integration with the Windows environment.
