Re: Distribution point on a workgroup client

Hi
You will have to wait for SMS v4 later this year (2007). Seems like it
supports using Workstations as clients...
But until it's out you won't be sure this feature will be part of the program.
let's wait and see...
Brgds
bruno

"Nick SMS Administrator - Detroit, Mi" wrote:

I'm running into the same problem.

I have over 400 branch offices with only windows XP pro machines located in
each (about 5 per branch). There is absolutely NO way that I will be able to
purchase servers or server software for each branch, let alone go through an
upgrade project like that.

I NEED DISTRIBUTION POINTS!!! Using a server share on a windows XP pro is
not considered a "Server" share and does not work. Even with BITS disabled,
it doesn't work. When you make the XPPRO machine a DP, look at the "Type"
value, it's missing.

If anyone has solved this problem without having to resort to third-party
software (SMS NOMAD BRANCH), let me know. PLEASE!!


"Dazza" wrote:

But you can setup an XP machine with a server share to act as a DP but I
guess this must be a domain client not in a workgroup.
--
Darren


"Todd Hemsell" wrote:

short answer..

no

Site systems must be server, at least until v4.
"Dazza" <Dazza@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1344FF52-C221-465E-BF9C-430AFF2AF142@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi

I have got advanced client to install on workgroup machines, is it possible
for a distribution point to be setup on an XP machine in a workgroup. The
workgroup machines are at remote sites and need a local distribution point.

--
Darren
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Backup and reinstall
    ... I played with this in my test lab, and the machines did not report in until ... You have laptops with SMS agents on them. ... > correctly provided site code & site server name. ...
    (microsoft.public.sms.setup)
  • Re: Help need desperately!
    ... > Have you given your SMS Server's machine account FULL CONTROL of the Systems ... > machines are already discovered or you wouldn't be able to push to them. ... > Check through the SMS Server logs, ... All clients are discovered, assigned and have successfully installed the ...
    (microsoft.public.sms.inventory)
  • Re: SMS Administrator Console
    ... my SMS server is also running SQL. ... local admin or even a power user (at least on the 2 machines that are ...
    (microsoft.public.sms.admin)
  • File copying in SMS 2003
    ... I have a SMS 2003 server, ... all local machines in my netwoRK. ... also fails to copy to destination. ...
    (microsoft.public.sms.admin)
  • Re: Transfer files using SMS 2003
    ... I have a SMS 2003 server, ... all local machines in my netwoRK. ... Without considering SMS if i directly run the command in admin login, ...
    (microsoft.public.sms.admin)
Loading