Microsoft's SMS 2003 goes from desktop to laptop
eWeek | at | by Mike
Microsoft's systems management server has never been a technical leader in the server and desktop software deployment, inventory tracking and remote trouble-shooting categories. However, eWEEK Labs' tests of the new SMS 2003, which is being released to manufacturing this week and will be generally available shortly, lead us to recommend that IT managers take a close look at this new, leaner Windows management platform.
In fact, we think that any organization that is evaluating mobile management systems should immediately put the $1,219 SMS 2003 on its short list. Our tests showed that Microsoft's product isn't the best product available, but its integration with desktop management, new security and reporting tools makes SMS 2003 a heavyweight product, not just an also-from-Microsoft accessory.