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As featured on the Microsoft Management Technologies Community, FAQShop.com provides hints, tips and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), relating to Microsoft's various Systems Management technologies such as the System Center suite, Systems Management Server (SMS), Operations Manager (MOM), and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), amongst others.

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New/ Updated FAQs

System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr) 2007

What are the minimum hardware and software requirements for ConfigMgr Clients? [09/05/08]
Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS]
In order to install the ConfigMgr Client the target machines need to be running the following hardware and software at a minimum...

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Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003

Is the SMS 2003 Client supported on 64-bit platforms? [updated 09/05/08]
Contributed By: Cliff Hobbs [MVP ConfigMgr/ SMS]
Updated to include some important notes...

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We're heavily dependent on donations for our existence. So to say a big thankyou to everyone kind enough to have made a donation we've setup the Hall of Fame...

Our latest donation has come from Robert Timson - thanks Robert for helping us make a difference

System Center Operations Manager (OpsMgr) 2007

IT Security Monitoring with OpsMgr 2007 [17/12/07]
Contributed By: Andy Dominey [MVP MOM]
Today, IT security is a big challenge. Security as a whole encompasses a wide variety of items from building access to network security. One of the biggest problem facing security administrators today is tracking user’s access to servers and shared corporate data. This data is notoriously difficult to manage as many people use it and therefore there is a much greater risk of unauthorized access attempts...

Featured Sponsor

Each week we provide information relating to one of our Sponsors without who we'd struggle to survive. If you would like to gain exposure for your company, products and/ or services please email me for details of our Sponsorship package.

This week's featured sponsor is SMS Expert who make some great add-ons for SMS. In fact they're so good that's why we feature them on the eStore...

Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005

Andy Dominey joins the FAQShop Team [16/11/07]
For as long as I can remember I've been trying to recruit a SCOM/ MOM specialist to help run these sections of the site as I know the information has been sadly lacking for these sections. Well I'm delighted to announce that Andy Dominey has agreed to join the FAQShop team so keep an eye out for his expert advice on the forums as well as some articles coming soon.

Welcome Andy it's a real honour to have you aboard. To learn more about Andy check out his bio.

Training and Consultancy Directories

If you're looking for SMS/ MOM Training and/ or Consultancy then checkout the Training and Consultancy Directories which we are putting together.

Featured Company:

Pygmalion
"Pygmalion’s training division is a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, which shows our commitment to the Microsoft program of delivering quality training to companies ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to enterprise level customers..."

If you're a Training/ Consultancy Company and would like to appear on the Directories then please email us for details.

eStore

Here at FAQShop we want to give you access to the best books, tools and utilities to help you do your job and by buying from our eStore you are helping to ensure the future of FAQShop.

If you're a Vendor and would like to see you product featured on the eStore please email us for details.

Featured Product
SMSWakeUp from 1E
If you're looking to drastically increase the success rate of your SMS Software Distributions then SMSWakeUp is the tool for the job...

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

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Software Update Services (SUS)

Basic Troubleshooting Steps using SUS with AU [updated 02/06/05]
Contributed By: Mohammed. Athif Khaleel [MVP SUS/ WSUS]
Athif has done a MAJOR update on this article which is now available...

MyRemembrance.com

In memory of my Wife Dawn, I've created a free Online Book of Remembrance. Please feel free to visit the site and follow the instructions if you'd like to add your own free entry:

http://www.myremembrance.com

Jobs

If you're looking for a new Job then you might want to check out the Job Shop forum where Job vacancies can be posted free of charge.

If you're out of work or would like to make potential employers aware of your requirements then check out the Job Seekers forum.

If you're an agency that would be interested in seeing your vacancies posted on our forums then please feel free to contact us for details.

Featured Book

Need to Learn or Use ConfigMgr 2007?

Well you can't go wrong with the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Administrator's Companion which is THE book to help answer your questions and help you get the job done.

Check out other Books on the FAQShop Bookstore...

In the News

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Site of the Month

Every month we'll be featuring a website here that we feel you should check out. Click here to see previously featured sites.

This month's featured site is the netPlantation [01/05/08]
netPlantation have released the third version of their free SMS Server Tools, more details of which can be found on their site...

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