SMS 2003 is definitely the way to go, but I'd get a handle on the product first. SMS 2003 has a bunch of improved functionality, and it also changes the way the product works (i.e., no logon points, no Windows 95 support, etc.).
Since you haven't done much with SMS 2.0, except for the RC, there's a whole world of things in the product that can make your life easier. If the Win2k server is stalled, you may want to shutdown the SMS services and attempt the upgrade again. What service pack version is your SMS 2.0? You may want to upgrade SMS to service pack 5 (at least SP4) before doing the Windows 2000 upgrade. And, if you ever decide to get deeper into SMS, you'll find a lot of helpful answers on the SMS list (http://www.topica.com/lists/mssms) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Milburn Sent: Friday, November 14, 2003 10:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ActiveDir] OT: SMS clients question Sorry for the off-topic, but does anyone know... We have an SMS 2.0 box on NT4. We weren't doing much with it, just some RC, and it never worked too well - maybe misconfigured, maybe 2.0 s.... anyway the Win2K upgrade of the box is sitting there saying "Please Wait..." and I'm wondering, if I just blow that away and drop in a W2k3 server with SMS 2003 with the same name as the old ones, should the old clients all report to it like they did the 2.0 server, and then we can upgrade them by pushing from the server? Will RC still work? i.e. is there anything in the 2.0 database that is needed for the old client to talk to the server? (because I'd rather not restore the database if I can help it, rather start fresh). Thanks for any help, feel free to respond directly to me Rich [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE------- PRIVILEGED / CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION may be contained in this message or any attachments. This information is strictly confidential and may be subject to attorney-client privilege. This message is intended only for the use of the named addressee. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this in error, you should kindly notify the sender by reply e-mail and immediately destroy this message. Unauthorized interception of this e-mail is a violation of federal criminal law. Applebee's International, Inc. reserves the right to monitor and review the content of all messages sent to and from this e-mail address. Messages sent to or from this e-mail address may be stored on the Applebee's International, Inc. e-mail system. List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
