Introducing SMS 2003
Describe the features of SMS 2003
Define SMS 2003 Terminology
Designing the SMS Hierarchy
The Role of Active Directory in SMS 2003

Installing and configuring SMS Sites
Hardware and Software requirements
Planning Site Configuration
Site-to-Site Communication Considerations
Planning Site Boundaries and Roaming Boundaries
Configuring the Environment Before Deployment
Installing a Primary Site server
Installing a Secondary Site server

Deploying SMS Clients
Introduction to the SMS Clients
Deploying the Advanced Client
Deploying the Legacy Client
Troubleshooting an SMS Deployment

Hardware and Software Inventory
Introduction to Inventory Collection
Configuring and collecting Hardware Inventory
Configuring and collecting Software Inventory
Collecting files
Viewing and Reporting Inventory Data

Software Metering
Configuring Software Metering
Managing Software Metering

Querying and Reporting
Describing the Architecture of Data and Status Queries
Querying the SMS database
Configuring and Deploying a Reporting Point
Creating and Running Dashboards
Using Crystal Info report tool
Accessing the database with other tools

Software Distribution
Overview of Software Distribution
Creating Packages and Programs
Defining Distribution Points
Creating Collections and Advertisements
Distributing software to clients

Using SMS for Updates
Describe the SMS software update process.
Install the software update scanning tools.
Perform a software update inventory.
Deploy and verify software updates

Remotely Supporting SMS
Describe the tools available for remote control of SMS clients.
Configure the Remote Tools Client Agent.
Use Remote Tools in troubleshooting

Site Maintenance, Backup and Recovery
Performing Site Maintenance
Performing an SMS Site Backup
Recovering an SMS Site