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Article ID: 872943 - Last Review: July 25, 2007 - Revision: 2.8

The delta package that is replicated to child sites is the same size as the original source package after SMS 2003 package delta replication

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SYMPTOMS

You experience the following symptoms on a computer that is running Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003:

After SMS 2003 package delta replication, the delta package that is replicated to child sites is the same size as the original source package.
The size of the compressed delta packages that are contained in the SMSPKG folder on the SMS computer are the same size as the original compressed source .PKG file although no package source files were changed between source version updates.

Note The SMSPKG folder name typically has the following format:

site_code five-digit_package_number.DLT.package_source_version

For example, the folder may be named AAA00001.DLT.2.

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This problem occurs because the SMS Distribution Manager component detects file attribute changes as file version changes. For example, if a backup program changes the archive attribute of a file, the SMS Distribution Manager component detects the attribute change as an update to the file.

To consume less network bandwidth, SMS delta replication is designed to replicate only the updates that are made to the package source, instead of replicating the entire package again. For example, if you add or replace files in a source package and then update distribution points, SMS creates a compressed package delta file that contains only those files that are added or changed.

However, the SMS Distribution Manager component also detects file attribute changes as file version changes. For example, if the archive attribute of a file is changed, the file is added to the delta package and forwarded to all child sites.

This problem occurs if there are changes to the archive attributes on package source files between source version updates. The archive attribute change on a file in the package source forces that file into the delta package. The file is then forwarded to all child sites.

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RESOLUTION

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Systems Management Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

885643 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885643/ ) How to obtain the latest Systems Management Server 2003 service pack

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Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, you must stop and restart SMS site services.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

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SMS 2003

    Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   20-Feb-2004  05:33  2.0.6.7           355,242  Smsupdate.exe    
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.142     630,784  Baseutil.dll     
   05-Aug-2000  21:21  2000.80.194.0     274,489  Ntwdblib.dll     
   22-Feb-2003  21:35  2.0.1493.5011     855,312  Preinst.exe

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SMS 2003 with International Client Pack 1 (ICP1)

    Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   20-Aug-2004  06:02  2.0.1493.0        890,088  Sms2003-rtm-kb872943-x86-icp1.exe  
   20-Feb-2004  05:33  2.0.6.7           355,242  Smsupdate.exe    
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.142     630,784  Baseutil.dll     
   05-Aug-2000  21:21  2000.80.194.0     274,489  Ntwdblib.dll     
   22-Feb-2003  21:35  2.0.1493.5011     855,312  Preinst.exe

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SMS 2003 with International Client Pack 2 (ICP2)

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   20-Aug-2004  06:02  2.0.1493.0        890,600  Sms2003-rtm-kb872943-x86-icp2.exe  
   20-Feb-2004  05:33  2.0.6.7           355,242  Smsupdate.exe    
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.142     630,784  Baseutil.dll     
   05-Aug-2000  21:21  2000.80.194.0     274,489  Ntwdblib.dll     
   22-Feb-2003  21:35  2.0.1493.5011     855,312  Preinst.exe

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SMS 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)

    Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   19-Oct-2004  21:25  2.50.3174.1111    643,072  Baseutil.dll     
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.154      40,960  Smsse.dll

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SMS 2003 with SP1 and with ICP1

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   19-Oct-2004  21:25  2.50.3174.1111    643,072  Baseutil.dll     
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.154      40,960  Smsse.dll

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SMS 2003 with SP1 and with ICP2

 Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   19-Oct-2004  21:25  2.50.3174.1111    643,072  Baseutil.dll     
   25-Dec-2003  00:00  2.50.2726.154      40,960  Smsse.dll

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

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MORE INFORMATION

For more information about how hotfix packages are named, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

816915 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816915/ ) New file naming schema for Microsoft Windows software update packages

For more information about the description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/ ) Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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