Before running the SMS 2003 R2 Inventory Tool for Custom Updates Setup wizard, review the following concepts to help plan for the installation and configuration of the inventory scan tool in your environment.

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System Requirements for the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates


Specifies the minimum system requirements for the SMS 2003 R2 Inventory Tool for Custom Updates.
Selecting the Site Server for Inventory Tool for Custom Updates Installation


Provides information to help select the site server where the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates is installed.
Overview of the Software Updates Process


Provides information about the basic elements of the distribution process for custom software updates.
Overview of the SMS Objects Created to Run the Inventory Tool for Custom Updates


Provides information about the different SMS objects created when installing and distributing custom software updates to clients.

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