Systems Management Server (SMS) Enterprise Edition delivers
cost-effective, scalable change and configuration management for
Microsoft Windows-based desktop and server systems, and is built on
industry standard protocols for compatibility with complementary tools.
As hardware and software assets constitute an increasing portion of the
IT budget, corporations are becoming more focused on finding ways to
reduce costs while remaining compliant with their vendors' licensing
policies. Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 delivers the necessary
tools to reduce hardware and software costs while enabling IT
organizations to make informed and cost-effective business decisions
about infrastructure.
As enterprises become increasingly mobile, roaming users need the same
access to critical business applications and security patches as the
desktop worker. Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 supports roaming
and infrequently connected users by extending its asset management and
application deployment capabilities to the mobile workforce.
Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 delivers the necessary tools to
plan, test, analyze, and deploy complicated line-of-business and user
productivity applications, allowing enterprises to provide critical
business applications throughout the organization.
Enterprises need to maintain the security of their IT environment.
Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 delivers the necessary tools to
enable enterprises to stay aware of the latest updates, identify
software vulnerabilities, and quickly deploy updates in an accurate,
verifiable, and controlled manner.
To enable the reduction in costs on Microsoft Windows-based systems, the
optimal solution is a management tool that takes advantage of the
built-in management capabilities already present in the Windows
platform. Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 reduces overall
operational costs of managing software by integrating with Windows and
using the native Windows management services.
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