"Systems Management Server v4 Beta 1 is now available

We are proud to announce public availability of the latest addition to the Microsoft family of management products. 

Systems Management Server v4 Beta 1 is Microsoft’s next generation change and configuration management solution.

This Beta is for evaluation use only and is shared to enable our customers and partners to become more familiar with the product and provide valuable feedback to ensure we deliver a winning product to the market.

We look forward to receive valuable feedback on this new product.  Please encourage your Customers/Partners to download the product, work with it, and openly share their thoughts with us

To download the SMS v4 Beta 1 software

1.      Go to http://connect.microsoft.com (note: a Passport account is required)

2.      Select the Available Programs from the links on the left side of the page.

3.      From the list of Available Programs, choose the Systems Management Server v4 Open Beta.

4.      Follow the instructions provided.  If you have not used Microsoft Connect before, you will be required to register.

5.      Once you’ve completed the registration process, you will be granted access to the program’s web site.

To access the program’s web site:

1.      Go to http://connect.microsoft.com

2.      Choose My Participation from the links on the left side of the page.

3.      From the list of your participation, choose the Systems Management Server v4 Open Beta.  This will take you to the program’s home page.

4.      From the program’s home page, choose the Downloads link from the left hand side of the page.

5.      From the list of available downloads, select the SMS v4 Beta 1 download package and follow the instructions to complete the download. 

Note: The installation of an ActiveX control will be necessary to install Download Manager.

Sincerely,

The Systems Management Server v4 Product Team"