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.

To see a list of Webcasts from previous years simply click on the relevant year below:

TechNet Webcast: What's New in Systems Management Server 2003 SP3 (Level 200)
Tuesday, June 19, 2007, 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Language(s): English.
Product(s): Systems Management Server.
Audience(s): IT Professional.

Duration: 90 Minutes

The newest version of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Service Pack 3 (SP3), has been released. In this webcast, we explore the new features in Systems Management Server 2003 SP3, specifically discussing support for the Windows Vista operating system and the new asset intelligence feature integration. We also take a look at how you can upgrade from previous versions of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 to Systems Management Server 2003 SP3.

Presenter: Wally Mead, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
 

TechNet Webcast: Application Virtualization and Software Streaming Within Systems Management Server (Level 300)
Original Air Date: March 8, 2007
WMA (15MB) | MP3 (11MB)
 

TechNet Webcast: Server Management (Part 3 of 3): Looking Ahead to System Center (Level 200)
Original Air Date: January 12, 2007
WMA (14MB) | MP3 (10MB)
 

TechNet Webcast: Agility Now (Part 10 of 10): Looking ahead to System Center (Level 200)
Original Air Date: November 8, 2006
WMA (13MB) | MP3 (15MB)
 

TechNet Webcast: Agility Now (Part 09 of 10): Managing the Environment from Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 R2 (Level 200)
Original Air Date: November 1, 2006
WMA (14MB) | MP3 (15MB)
 

Introducing System Center Capacity Manager
November 10, 2005: Matching hardware capability to server-based application demands can be a tricky task. In this webcast, learn how to use a new member of the Microsoft System Center suite, the System Center Capacity Manager. This tool can help you determine proper sizing for your Microsoft Exchange Server and MOM servers. Join us to learn how to make best use of this great tool.

Introducing Systems Center Reporting Manager 2005: Understanding, Architecting, and Deploying
October 13, 2005: Reduce troubleshooting time and improve your planning capabilities with Microsoft Windows Server System Center Reporting Manager 2005. In this webcast, learn the basics on System Center Reporting Manager 2005 architecture and the best practices for deployment.

What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 2
September 15, 2005: If you want to see what new features this new service pack will provide to your SMS 2003 environment, this webcast is for you. Join us as we look at the new features and updates in the service pack, as well as how to upgrade to SMS 2003 SP2.

Update Management with Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services, Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer 2.0 and Systems Management Server
August 25, 2005: In this webcast, we walk you through these update management technologies and demonstrate where each is most appropriate. Come learn about Microsoft's strategy for update management. We investigate each technology to help you understand how you can use these products together to keep your computers up to date.

Modifying the SMS_DEF.MOF for Advanced Clients
August 11, 2005: In this webcast, we discuss how to properly configure hardware inventory to add new providers, classes, and attributes to your SMS 2003 environment.

Implementing Automated Deployment Services
June 15, 2005: Save time and frustration by learning how to use Automated Deployment Services (ADS) to install operating system images on a large number of servers.

Using the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates
May 26, 2005: Sign up for an exploration of the process, from installation to update installation verification.

Applying SMS Updates to an Advanced Client
May 5, 2005: Register to learn how to update Advanced Clients with SMS updates from start to completion.

Using the SMS 2003 Administrator Feature Pack
March 17, 2005: This webcast introduces the tools and describes ways to improve administrator efficiency.

SMS 2003 Technical Overview (Part 2 of 2)
February 23, 2005: This webcast will focus on software distribution and SMS reporting. It will examine the software distribution process, including roaming boundaries and the SMS Installer. The session will end with a brief discussion of SMS reporting features. Familiarity with SMS is helpful but not required for this session.

TechNet Webcast: Using Tools from the SMS 2003 Toolkit 2 (Level 200)
Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Wally Mead, Program Manager, SMS, Microsoft Corporation
You've been using SMS 2003 or have been thinking about it. Is there something that could make it even easier to use this powerful system to administer an enterprise-wide IT system? Fortunately for you, SMS 2003 Toolkit 2 has been recently released. It contains many tools that can provide immediate benefit to SMS sites. Join SMS 2003 expert Wally Mead as he explains these new tools and how you can use them to improve SMS efficiency and troubleshoot SMS issues more quickly.

TechNet Webcast: Microsoft System Management Server 2003 Technical Overview (Part 2 of 2) (Level 200)
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
John Baker, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This two-part series highlights the new features of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003, showing how SMS 2003 integrates with network and operating system technologies such as Active Directory and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). The second part of the series will focus on software distribution and SMS reporting. We will examine the software distribution process, including roaming boundaries and the SMS Installer. The session will end with a brief discussion of SMS reporting features. Familiarity with SMS is helpful but not required for this session.

TechNet Webcast: Microsoft System Management Server 2003 Technical Overview (Part 1 of 2) (Level 200)
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
John Baker, TechNet Presenter, Microsoft Corporation
This two-part series highlights the new features of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003, showing how SMS 2003 integrates with network and operating system technologies such as Active Directory and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). In the first part, we will discuss and demonstrate SMS Active Directory integration as well as review the new SMS Advanced Client. We will also cover asset management using Software and hardware inventory. Familiarity with SMS is helpful but not required for this session.

TechNet Webcast: Zero Touch Deployment Using Systems Management Server 2003 with the Operating System Deployment Pack (Level 200)
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific Time
David Smith, Senior Consultant, Entirenet
Ben Hansen, Group Product Manager, Microsoft Corporation
How automated is your desktop deployment operation? The Zero Touch Installation (ZTI) component of the Business Desktop Deployment Solution Accelerator adds functionality to the OS Deployment Feature Pack of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003. Join this webcast to learn how to fully automate your desktop deployment as we demonstrate higher end functions of SMS 2003. We will highlight the features in the Operating System Deployment Pack that are most useful for deploying new machines in the Enterprise. We recommend that you have some basic familiarity with SMS to get the most out of this webcast.

TechNet Webcast: Deploying and Managing Windows XP Service Pack 2
February 14, 2005: Learn how to prepare for deployment, including an overview of the best practices for testing mission-critical applications under SP2. You will learn how to use SMS 2003 to deploy SP2 and how to slipstream SP2 into new Windows XP installations. We will also show how Group Policy can provide centralized and simplified management of SP2 components such as Windows Firewall and Automatic Updates.

TechNet Webcast: Preparing a business case for Systems Management Server (SMS) (Level 200)
Tuesday, February 01, 2005 - 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Pacific Time
Ed Goad, Senior Systems Engineer, Microsoft Corporation
You have determined from an IT perspective that SMS is the right solution for your environment - but how do you build a business case that will help you secure the resources you need for proper implementation? In this webcast, we will discuss key considerations, such as reviewing your infrastructure and building an implementation plan, that will help you build the business plan you will need to make your ideal SMS deployment a reality.

TechNet Webcast: Overview of Office 2003 Deployment Tools
January 20, 2005: This intermediate-level technical presentation introduces some of the potential tools you can use in deploying Office 2003, including CD Images and SMS 2003.

TechNet Webcast: Creating a Highly Available SMS Site
January 19, 2005: Do you have a large number of clients in your environment, demanding high availability from your servers? Join this webcast to learn how to deploy an SMS cluster with network load balancing (NBL) and availability in mind.

TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2003 System Administration (Part 2 of 2)
January 12, 2005: This session covers Windows Server 2003 administration from a number of views, including a look at out-of-the-box tools, SMS 2003 options, and MOM 2005 features. The presentation concludes by showing how SMS 2003 and MOM 2005 augment the tools previously covered, including software and patch management in SMS 2003 and server monitoring using MOM 2005.

TechNet Webcast: Deploying XP SP2
January 11, 2005: How do you assure that Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) gets properly and appropriately installed? This webcast discusses using tools, such as Software Update Services, Group Policy, and SMS 2003.

TechNet Webcast: Implementing SMS 2003 Software Metering
January 06, 2005: This session discusses the Software Metering feature of SMS 2003. It shows how to use SMS 2003 to monitor which desktops are using which applications, and how much they are using them.

TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2003 System Administration (Part 1 of 2)
January 05, 2005: This session covers Windows Server 2003 administration from a number of views and concludes by showing how SMS 2003 and MOM 2005 augment the tools previously covered, including software and patch management in SMS 2003 and server monitoring using MOM 2005.