SMS 2003 Software Distribution

This page details Design and Planning FAQs relating to Software Distribution in SMS 2003. If you wish to see anything added to this page please feel free to email me the details.

Does SMS 2003 Support Wake-on-LAN? [16/06/04]
Is SMS Installer Being Replaced by WinInstall in SMS 2003? [17/11/03]
Understanding DPs [30/03/05]
Will XP SP2 be Available in mssecure.xml? [26/11/04]

Does SMS 2003 Support Wake-on-LAN?

Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS]
SMS does not support Wake-On-LAN out of the box. However SMSWakeUp from 1E is an integrated product that provides this functionality. To find out more visit the eStore.

Is SMS Installer Being Replaced by WinInstall in SMS 2003?

Contributed By: Wally Mead [MS]
Wondering if SMS Installer is being phased out in SMS 2003?.. [Go to article]

Understanding DPs

Contributed By: Carl Sullivan [MSFT]
If you’re a bit confused over what a Distribution Point is this should help... [Go to article]

Will XP SP2 be Available in mssecure.xml?

Contributed By: Adam Welker [MSFT]
Wondering if Microsoft will be doing this? Here’s some useful information on the process... [Go to article]