What is Windows Management Services Integration and how does Systems Management Server 2003 help?
A. Taking advantage of the built-in management capabilities within Windows systems, management solutions can reduce operational costs by not duplicating infrastructure and functionalities already available. By integrating with the Windows platform, and then investing in the backend technologies, such as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), Active Directory, and Windows Installer Services, Systems Management Server 2003 provides an increased level of manageability for Windows-based clients. For more information, see the Windows Management Services Integration page.