How to Install ActiveX SMS SCCM 2007
Microsoft created ActiveX to be utilized as a foundation to designate reusable software components independently of each other. These components can then be consolidated to create application software. ActiveX is used to construct the features of Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and Microsoft Office. ActiveX can only officially run on Internet Explorer and Windows operating systems. SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) is a systems management software designed by Microsoft that provides patch management, remote control and inventory management to Windows-based computer systems. Installing ActiveX SMS SCCM 2007 requires a few steps to configure.
Instructions
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Click "Start," click "Run" and enter "Autorun.exe." Select "SMS Version 4" and click "Install an SCCM Site Server." Click "Next" and accept the software licensing terms and agreement and click "Next." Click "Custom Settings" on the next screen to install the SMS path and click "Next."
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Keep "Install to a Primary Site" selected and click "Next" three times to get past the "Customer Experience Program" page and the "Product Key Page," which should automatically populate. Designate the path you want the SMS installed to and enter the location when prompted and click "Next." Enter your site code and site name for your SMS software on the next page of the wizard and click "Next."
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Select between "Native SCCM Mode" or "Mixed SCCM Mode" as needed and click "Next." Choose the client agents you wish to install and enable when prompted and click "Next." Set up your SQL database settings, enter the name of your SQL server and your site database name and click "Next."
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Designate the name of the server that you will utilize as the management point and click "Next." Enter the ports SMS will communicate through and click "Next."
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Review your settings within the "Summary" page. Press the "Back" button if you wish to make any modifications. Click "Next" if you are satisfied with your settings. Click "Begin Install" and wait for the installation to complete. You have now installed ActiveX SMS SCCM 2007.
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Tips & Warnings
You need to have SQL 2005 for the ActiveX SMS SCCM 2007 to run.