Article ID: 324962 - Last Review: August 9, 2004 - Revision: 3.4 Support WebCast: New Microsoft Systems Management Server (code named Topaz) and Active Directory IntegrationThis article was previously published under Q324962 Session SummaryIn this session, you will learn more details about the various areas the next release of Microsoft Systems Management Server (code named Topaz) includes to integrate with an Active Directory environment. Features such as discovery of system resources from Active Directory and integration of Active Directory site names with SMS site boundaries greatly improve the functionality of SMS in an Active Directory environment. This is a Level 200 (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=gp;en-us;webcastlevels&sd=gn) session that was recorded November 29, 2001 and presented by Wally Mead. Wally Mead has been with Microsoft for nine years. He started in the training organization, where he delivered training for the LAN Manager product. He began working with SMS in 1994, and has been involved in the development and delivery of all SMS training courses for Microsoft. He now works for the SMS product group in the Early Adopter Program (EAP) group, and provides training for EAP members. Viewing the PresentationCollapse this image ![]() This Windows Streaming Media archive requires an Internet connection of 28.8 Kbps or faster, and is best viewed with a minimum screen resolution of 800 X 600. Collapse this image ![]() Additional ResourcesCollapse this image ![]() If you do not have PowerPoint and you want a copy of the slides, use the PowerPoint Viewer (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&DisplayLang=en) (1,911 KB). Collapse this image ![]() Collapse this image ![]() Provide Feedback on this Broadcast (http://support.microsoft.com/common/survey.aspx?scid=sw;en;1073&p0=wc&p1=en-us&p2=WC112901) Support WebCasts Home (http://support.microsoft.com/webcasts)
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