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Q202000: SMS: Discovery and Inventory for NetWare Servers in SMS 2.0

Article: Q202000
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbBindery kbCAP kbDiscovery kbNDS kbOSNovell
Last Modified: 21-FEB-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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In Systems Management Server version 2.0, there currently is no method for
retrieving inventory data from NetWare servers. Discovery of NetWare servers is
also limited.

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

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

MORE INFORMATION
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Systems Management Server 2.0 is not able to discover NetWare servers running
only NetWare Directory Services (NDS). If the server is a Bindery server or is
running in Bindery emulation mode, Systems Management Server will be able to
retrieve discovery data such as logon points, client access points (CAPs), and
distribution points.

Additional query words: prodsms sms20 nwroles novel novell

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Keywords          : kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbBindery kbCAP kbDiscovery kbNDS kbOSNovell 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200
Version           : winnt:2.0
Issue type        : kbbug

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