SMS: Client Inventory Data Entered Under a New SMSID (162165)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.1
- Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2
This article was previously published under Q162165 SYMPTOMS
When the Systems Management Server Inventory Agent (INVDOS) is run on a
computer running Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.x, or Windows 95,
the inventory may report data to a new SMSID without modifying the Systems
Management Server Unique ID value in the client's Sms.ini file.
CAUSE
Under certain conditions, the inventory agent fails in checking the SMSID
in the Sms.ini file. In this case, a new ID is generated. This ID is
reflected in the generated MIF file, and therefore the data is written into
the database with the new ID. The inventory agent does not write the new
ID to the client's Sms.ini file.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
versions 1.1 and 1.2.
A supported fix is now available for version 1.1, but is not fully
regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this
specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific
problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that
contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more
information.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 6/14/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbDatabase kbInventory kbnetwork KB162165 |
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