Article: Q213009
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): 2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbAdvertisement kbPackage
Last Modified: 22-OCT-2000
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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 use the Distribute Software Wizard to distribute a package that does
not have a program, you are unable to create a program for the package. Although
the wizard includes an "Advertise a Program" option, the Yes button and the
programs list are unavailable.
CAUSE
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The current Distribute Software Wizard does not include an option to create a
program for an existing package.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this issue, you can do either of the following methods:
- Use the Distribute Software Wizard to create both the package and the
program.
-or-
- Create a program for the package before you use the Distribute Software
Wizard. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click to expand Package.
2. Right-click Programs, click New, and then click Program.
3. Enter the program properties.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
version 2.0 SP2.
Additional query words: prodsms
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Keywords : kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbAdvertisement kbPackage
Technology : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200 kbSMS200SP1 kbSMS200SP2
Version : :2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2
Issue type : kbbug
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