Beta Available for SMS 2003
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Microsoft this week released the beta code for Systems Management Server 2003, a follow-up product to the aging Systems Management Server 2.0. Little has changed in terms of features since this spring when Microsoft formally unveiled the SMS 2003 name for the product formerly known by the code-name "Topaz".
Systems Management Server consists of tools for software distribution, asset management and remote troubleshooting of Windows-based systems. The main focus area of the SMS 2003 upgrade remains mobile support for laptop users and, later for non-PC Windows devices. SMS 2003 is expected to ship in the first half of 2003, says David Hamilton, director of Microsoft's management business group. Support for the non-PC Windows devices will follow after about a quarter with a the functionality provided in a free download.