The delta package that is replicated to child sites is the same size as the original source package after SMS 2003 package delta replication (872943)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003

SYMPTOMS

You experience the following symptoms on a computer that is running Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003:
  • After SMS 2003 package delta replication, the delta package that is replicated to child sites is the same size as the original source package.
  • The size of the compressed delta packages that are contained in the SMSPKG folder on the SMS computer are the same size as the original compressed source .PKG file although no package source files were changed between source version updates.
Note The SMSPKG folder name typically has the following format:

site_code five-digit_package_number.DLT.package_source_version

For example, the folder may be named AAA00001.DLT.2.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the SMS Distribution Manager component detects file attribute changes as file version changes. For example, if a backup program changes the archive attribute of a file, the SMS Distribution Manager component detects the attribute change as an update to the file.

To consume less network bandwidth, SMS delta replication is designed to replicate only the updates that are made to the package source, instead of replicating the entire package again. For example, if you add or replace files in a source package and then update distribution points, SMS creates a compressed package delta file that contains only those files that are added or changed.

However, the SMS Distribution Manager component also detects file attribute changes as file version changes. For example, if the archive attribute of a file is changed, the file is added to the delta package and forwarded to all child sites.

This problem occurs if there are changes to the archive attributes on package source files between source version updates. The archive attribute change on a file in the package source forces that file into the delta package. The file is then forwarded to all child sites.

RESOLUTION

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Systems Management Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

885643 How To obtain the latest Systems Management Server 2003 service pack

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next SMS 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, you must stop and restart SMS site services.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

SMS 2003

    Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   20-Feb-2004  05:33  2.0.6.7           355,242  Smsupdate.exe    
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.142     630,784  Baseutil.dll     
   05-Aug-2000  21:21  2000.80.194.0     274,489  Ntwdblib.dll     
   22-Feb-2003  21:35  2.0.1493.5011     855,312  Preinst.exe

SMS 2003 with International Client Pack 1 (ICP1)

    Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   20-Aug-2004  06:02  2.0.1493.0        890,088  Sms2003-rtm-kb872943-x86-icp1.exe  
   20-Feb-2004  05:33  2.0.6.7           355,242  Smsupdate.exe    
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.142     630,784  Baseutil.dll     
   05-Aug-2000  21:21  2000.80.194.0     274,489  Ntwdblib.dll     
   22-Feb-2003  21:35  2.0.1493.5011     855,312  Preinst.exe

SMS 2003 with International Client Pack 2 (ICP2)

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   20-Aug-2004  06:02  2.0.1493.0        890,600  Sms2003-rtm-kb872943-x86-icp2.exe  
   20-Feb-2004  05:33  2.0.6.7           355,242  Smsupdate.exe    
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.142     630,784  Baseutil.dll     
   05-Aug-2000  21:21  2000.80.194.0     274,489  Ntwdblib.dll     
   22-Feb-2003  21:35  2.0.1493.5011     855,312  Preinst.exe

SMS 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)

    Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   19-Oct-2004  21:25  2.50.3174.1111    643,072  Baseutil.dll     
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.154      40,960  Smsse.dll

SMS 2003 with SP1 and with ICP1

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   19-Oct-2004  21:25  2.50.3174.1111    643,072  Baseutil.dll     
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.154      40,960  Smsse.dll

SMS 2003 with SP1 and with ICP2

 Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   19-Oct-2004  21:25  2.50.3174.1111    643,072  Baseutil.dll     
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.154      40,960  Smsse.dll

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about how hotfix packages are named, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

816915 New file naming schema for Microsoft Windows software update packages

For more information about the description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/24/2006
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