Systems Management Server 2003 R2 Online Help

• About Systems Management Server 2003 R2
  • Custom Updates Publishing Tool
    • Microsoft Custom Updates Publishing Tool Copyright
    • Getting Started with the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
      • System Requirements for the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
      • Languages Supported by the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
      • Security Considerations for the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
        • Security Checklist for the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
      • How to Install the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
        • How to Pre-Create the Publishing Tool Database
      • Best Practices for the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
    • Creating Custom Updates
      • About the Create Update Wizard
      • How to Create Custom Updates
        • How to Use the Expression Builder
      • How to Modify Custom Updates
    • Importing Custom Updates
      • About the Import Software Updates Catalog Wizard
      • How to Import Software Updates Catalogs
    • Publishing Custom Updates
      • About the Publish Wizard
      • How to Publish Custom Updates
    • Exporting Custom Updates
      • About the Export Wizard
      • How to Export Custom Updates
      • How to Use the Export for Test Catalog
    • Custom Updates Publishing Tool Settings
      • How to Manage the Catalog Import List
      • How to Configure the Publishing Tool for Synchronization Role
      • How to Configure the Publishing Tool Data Source
      • How to Configure the Publishing Tool Security
    • Managing Custom Updates Publishing Tool Rules
      • How to Create New Rules in the Manage Rules Dialog Box
      • How to Create New Rules in the Create/Modify Update Wizard
      • How to Edit Publishing Tool Rules
      • How to Delete Publishing Tool Rules
    • Custom Updates Publishing Tool Backup and Restore
      • How to Backup the Custom Updates Publishing Tool Database
      • How to Restore the Custom Updates Publishing Tool Database
    • Reference Topics for the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
      • Custom Updates Publishing Tool Console
        • Custom Updates Publishing Tool Start Page
        • Tree View Pane in the Custom Update Publishing Tool Console
        • List View Pane in the Custom Updates Publishing Tool Console
        • Properties Pane in the Custom Updates Publishing Tool Console
        • Action Pane in the Custom Updates Publishing Tool Console
        • Search Filter in the Custom Updates Publishing Tool Console
      • Custom Updates Publishing Tool Actions
      • Custom Updates Publishing Tool Wizards
        • Create/Modify Update Wizard
          • Update Information Page
          • Extended Properties Page
          • Define Prerequisite Rules Page
          • Select Package Page
          • Define Applicability Rules Page
          • Define Installed Rules Page
          • Summary Page
          • Progress Page
          • Confirmation Page
        • Import Software Updates Catalog Wizard
          • Select Import Method Page
          • Select File Page
          • Summary Page
          • Progress Page
          • Confirmation Page
        • Publish Wizard
          • Specify Path Page
          • Summary Page
          • Progress Page
          • Confirmation Page
        • Export Wizard
          • Specify Export Type Page
          • Specify Export Path Page
          • Specify Export for Test Path Page
          • Summary Page
          • Progress Page
          • Confirmation Page
      • Custom Updates Publishing Tool Dialog Boxes
        • Settings Dialog Box
          • Add Catalog Dialog Box
          • Modify Catalog Dialog Box
          • Discover and Add External Catalogs Dialog Box
        • Manage Rules Dialog Box
          • Create Rule Dialog Box
          • Edit Rule Dialog Box
        • Expression Builder
          • Add Rule Dialog Box
          • Modify Rule Dialog Box
        • Catalog Validation - Security Warning Dialog Box
      • Custom Updates Publishing Tool Rule Types
        • Basic Rules
          • Windows Version Rule
          • Windows Language Rule
          • Processor Architecture Rule
          • File Exists Rule
          • File Exists with Registry Value Rule
          • File Version Rule
          • File Version with Registry Value Rule
          • File Creation Date Rule
          • File Creation Date with Registry Value Rule
          • File Modified Date Rule
          • File Modified Date with Registry Value Rule
          • File Size Rule
          • File Size with Registry Value Rule
          • Registry Key Exists Rule
          • Registry Value Exists Rule
          • Registry Binary Value Rule
          • Registry DWORD Value Rule
          • Registry ExpandSz Value Rule
          • Registry Sz Value Rule
          • Registry Version in Sz Rule
          • WMI Query Rule
        • MSI Rules
          • Patch Installed for Product Rule
          • Product Installed Rule
          • Component Installed for Product Rule
          • Feature Installed for Product Rule
        • Not Rules
    • Troubleshooting the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
      • Log Files for the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
      • Common Issues for the Custom Updates Publishing Tool
  • Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
    • Inventory Tool for Custom Updates Copyright
    • Concepts and Planning for the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
      • System Requirements for the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
      • Selecting the Site Server for Inventory Tool for Custom Updates Installation
      • Overview of the Software Updates Process
      • Overview of the SMS Objects Created to Run the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
    • Installing the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
      • Reviewing Installation Results for the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
      • Command-Line Parameters for the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
    • Using the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
      • Managing Collections for the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
      • How to Distribute Custom Software Updates
      • Viewing the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates Results
    • Troubleshooting the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
      • Log Files for the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
      • Software Updates Status Messages
    • Upgrading and Repairing the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
    • Uninstalling the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates
  • Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
    • Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment Copyright
    • Concepts and Planning for the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
      • System Requirements for the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
      • Selecting the Site Server for the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment Installation
      • Overview of the Vulnerabilities Assessed
      • Overview of the SMS Objects Created to Run the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
      • Overview of the SMS Objects Created for the MBSA Scan Engine
      • Concepts and Planning Summary for the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
    • Installing the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
      • Reviewing Installation Results for the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
    • Using the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
      • Managing Collections for the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
      • Viewing the Vulnerability Assessment Results
      • Investigating Vulnerabilities
    • Troubleshooting the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
    • Uninstalling the Scan Tool for Vulnerability Assessment
  • Glossary for SMS 2003 R2