Software Distribution

[Debs]

I'm running SMS 2.0 SP3 on Win2k. Recently the server has stopped distributing software. It's showing the adverts as being recieved but no failures, programs started. It has managed to install 1 package of 750 in 3 days!
The server is dual processor, has 4gb of memory & bags of disk space - any ideas?

Thanks

Debs

 

[rbjinfo]

I would check the logs for any error messages on the sms server. Create a test package and target a few pc's to see if they can receive the package. Also, check the clients machines logs for any error messages. Are your SW and HW inventories working? The only time I have experienced packages not delivering was when I rebuilt the server using a new site code. The clients were discoved under the new site code but were still assigned with the old one. If this is your situation, I have a script that will delete the old site code. Also, make sure all your components are running and check your CAPS also. Have you rebooted the SMS server?

 

[Sino]

Also look at the replication of the package to distribution points. If one of your DPs has not fully replicated the package, the system clogs. Check by reviewing the: site database -> system status -> package status -> your package to check to see if the right pane shows successful installation on your DPs. Also check the sms_distribution_manager status to see if anything failed.

Good Luck