Hardware requirements for an SMS server...? 1

[AnotherITguy]

Hello All,


I'm currently beginning the process of reading and experimenting with SMS in a test lab at work. I've never worked with it until now, and so far I only have the SMS server software installed and running. My supervisor wants SMS deployed ASAP so that we can use the SUS functionality (LONG STORY) and remotely update approximatey 1200 PCs here on campus. Being the only one in my department with any experience with SMS -using the word "experience" loosely, I'm looking for some advice on what kind of a server I should recommend purchasing.

Again we have approximately 1200 PCs that we're going to need to remotely install applications and patches on. I've been looking into a dual 2.0 GHZ server with 2 Gigs of memory and around 50 Gigs of storage. Is this enough? Too much? Please tell me what you think!


Thanks,

Jay

 

[AnotherITguy]

Could someone please share their opinion on this?

 

[RodTrent]

That server is definitely adequate. There's some good info here:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...Net/prodtechnol/sms/deploy/rollout/sizing.asp

Rod Trent
Microsoft.MVP.SMS
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http://www.myITforum.com

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[AnotherITguy]

Thanks Rod! =)

 

[MarcHav]

You don't 'need' SMS to deploy SUS....

 

[Mieszko]

My $0.02:

Get as much hd space as you can. When your boss wants you to start deploying packages and then software installs, that 50 gig will get small quickly.

You also need to plan space for your sql database and logs.

 

[AnotherITguy]

Thanks for the reply!


Jay