SMS: How to Get Query Operator to Find Items with NULL Values (202042)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0

This article was previously published under Q202042

SYMPTOMS

In Systems Management Server 2.0, the query operator is not able to find items whose value is NULL.

WORKAROUND

When typing values in Systems Management Server 2.0 to query on, some value must be specified. If your intent is to find all computers that have a NULL value for a particular instance, an error will be generated when trying to set up the query. To get the query to operate properly, type a space character in the field. This will act that same as a NULL entry.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 2.0.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbBug kbpending kbQuery KB202042