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Q279868: Using Reserved Names as the Site Code in SMS 2.0

Article: Q279868
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): 2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsms200
Last Modified: 19-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 2.0, 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0, you can use the following
names as your site code:

  AUX
  CON
  NUL
  PRN

However, these names are reserved in Microsoft Windows NT; using them causes
functionality problems in SMS 2.0. For example, you may not be able to set up
SMS logon servers correctly because the site folder cannot be created properly.


CAUSE
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Because AUX, CON, NUL, and PRN are reserved names in Windows NT, you cannot
create folders with these names.

MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information, click the article number below to view the article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q120716 How to Remove Files with Reserved Names in Windows NT

Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbsms200 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200 kbSMS200SP1 kbSMS200SP2
Version           : :2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbpending

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