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This page contains SMS-related tips that are so Hot to handle we had to put them on their own page..!!

If you have any SMS tips that you would like to see added to this page please feel free to email me.

Can I Modify Pre-Packaged HotFixes I Receive from Microsoft?

Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS]
Wouldn’t it be great if you could take some of the pre-packaged hotfixes for SMS 2.0 (and some other apps), provided by Microsoft and unpackage them? Well you can as this article explains… [Go to article]
 

Different Wildcards for Queries

You're not just restricted to '%' as a wildcard in your queries [more ...]
 
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SQL SP3 Setup Freezing?

Try pressing 'Yes' or 'No' on the 'Overwrite all' window that appears BEHIND the setup screen
 

Want to Exclude a DC From Becoming a Logon Point?

'Hide' the server(s) from the browse list by using:
net config <servername> /hidden:yes
 

Want to Install the SMS Admin Console on an NT Terminal Server?

Run Setup with the '/nohydracheck' switch
 
Want to Speed Up Your SMS Admin Console Connection?

Simply install WMI 1.5 on your Site Server (You need to be running NT SP5 or better)
 
Want to Virtually Eliminate the Need to Reboot After Applying Every HotFix?

Use Microsoft's 'Qchain' utility to install several Microsoft HotFixes (not just SMS one's), together and then do a single reboot rather than having to reboot after applying every HotFix.  This utility is available from:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=29821)

Where Can I Go For Help/ Learn More About the SUS Feature Pack?

Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS]
Got a question relating to the SUS Feature Pack? Well hopefully the links on this page should help you find the answer... [Go to article]
 

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