Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP SMS]
Often overlooked, the Microsoft Support Webcasts offer a wealth of information. Below you can find a list sorted by date (most recent first and yes unfortunately 2005 was the last time these were done) of SMS-related Webcasts.

To view some of the older Webcasts you'll need Window Media Player. For some of the Webcasts you'll be able to download copies of the PowerPoint slides either when you load up the Webcast or in the case of the "On Demand" one's you'll receive an email with links to download the session so you can view it offline/ download the slides.

If you don't have PowerPoint, simply use the relevant version of the PowerPoint viewer 2007 or 2003.

TechNet Webcast: Securing Your Business Enterprise with Patch Management Using SMS 2003
December 9, 2003
Level: 200
This webcast discusses the Patch Management Solution Accelerators using Systems Management Server 2003 to patch an enterprise and the steps to implement process and automation to increase operational efficiency in the enterprise.

TechNet Webcast: Software and Patch Management with Software Update Service, Windows Update and SMS
December 5, 2003
Level: 200
This webcast covers installation and configuration of Software Update Services (SUS) and use of Group Policy to configure clients to use SUS for Automatic Updates. Review SMS features and learn how to install and distribute SUS packages for SMS.

Support WebCast: Asset Management in SMS 2003
September 24, 2003 - 10:00am to 11:30am Pacific Time / 11:00am Eastern Time (GMT- 7 hours).
Level: 200
Microsoft Systems Management Server delivers the tools needed for managing enterprise Windows environments.  This web-cast will detail will detail how SMS 2003 works with the Asset Management discipline, covering inventory, software metering and web-enable reporting.

Microsoft Executive Circle Webcast: SMS 2003 Early Adopter Program Feedback
September 18, 2003 - 10:00am to 11:30am Pacific Time / 1:00pm Eastern Time (GMT- 7 hours).
SMS 2003 has been in the hands of about 60 customers, and in deployment on over 100,000 desktops for over a year now.  This session will give you an understanding of results from this rigorous evaluation including scalability/reliability information, as well as lessons learned around deploying and operating SMS 2003 in production enterprises.

Support WebCast: Preparing your Enterprise for SMS 2003
September 9, 2003 - 10:00am to 11:30am Pacific Time / 1:00pm Eastern Time (GMT- 7 hours).
Level: 200
As most customers are preparing for the release of SMS 2003, there is a lot of work that can be done today to make that migration as smooth as possible.  This session will deliver a detailed walkthrough of planning and implementing an installation of SMS 2003.  The session will concentrate on the step-by-step decisions in deciding how to architecture the new features of SMS 2003.  It will demonstrate the key new tools, such as the SMS readiness analyzer and focus on key lessons learned from the SMS early adoption program customers that will help you began planning for your SMS 2003 deployments today.

Support WebCast: Mobile Support in SMS 2003
Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 10:00am to 11:30am Pacific Time / 1:00pm Eastern Time (GMT- 7 hours)
Most customers have users and systems that are mobile some or all of the time, which presents a considerable challenge in providing systems management.  This session will detail how to use the new capabilities of SMS 2003 to provide reduced TCO and improved service levels for mobile users in a variety of real-world scenarios.

Support WebCast: Software Distribution in SMS 2003
Thursday, August 7, 2003 - 9:30am to 11:00am Pacific Time / 12:30pm Eastern Time (GMT- 7 hours).
Hear about the new software distribution capability delivered in SMS 2003.  By leveraging the rich manageability infrastructure in the Windows operating system, industry standard Internet technologies such as HTTP, and the technology and best practices, SMS 2003 can be use to implement software application to thousands of client quickly and easily.

Support WebCast: A Technical Overview of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
Tuesday, July 29, 2003: 10:00 A.M. Pacific time (GMT- 7 hours).
Level: 200
Hear an in-depth technical discussion about Systems Management Server 2003. Learn about mobile client support, Active Directory integration, software metering, Web reporting and inventory improvements, infrastructure changes, setup, and upgrade.

Support WebCast: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003: Troubleshooting Common Issues
Wednesday, July 9, 2003: 10:00 A.M. Pacific time (GMT- 7 hours).
Level: 200
Although SMS 2003 is similar to SMS 2.0, it has a number of new features and updates that make troubleshooting SMS issues a new experience. This session will focus on common issues that may occur with SMS 2003, including the tools to use to diagnose the problems.

Support WebCast: Upgrading from Microsoft Systems Management Server Version 2.0 to 2003
Tuesday, June 17, 2003
Level: 200
This Support WebCast session will discuss the steps necessary to prepare a Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0 site for an upgrade to SMS 2003. The WebCast will also discuss various options for upgrading to SMS 2003. The session will also introduce the Deployment Readiness Wizard, a tool that will help you prepare for your upgrade experience.

Support WebCast: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Client Deployment
April 15, 2003
Level: 200
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 provides two unique client platforms, and also many different methods for installing these two client platforms. In this Support WebCast session, you will learn about the various methods that you can use to deploy clients in an SMS 2003 environment, including new methods to force the installation to specific clients.

Microsoft Systems Management Server: Using SMS 2003 in Small Branch Office Scenarios
Tuesday, February 25, 2003
Level: 200
Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 includes many new features for managing remote SMS resources that are connected through slow, unreliable, or inconsistent links. In some environments, remote locations may have very few computer resources. Should those locations be SMS secondary sites? Or should they just be SMS 2003 Advanced Clients? Or can they be clients with local site systems? This Support WebCast session will discuss how SMS 2003 can be used in these environments.