I have Active Directory deployed. Can I use Active Directory in Systems Management Server 2003?
A. Yes. In the mission to help you work better with your current IT investments, Systems Management Server 2003 takes advantage of the components of Active Directory wherever possible. For example, Systems Management Server 2003: • Aligns with Active Directory site design to simplify enterprise design and reduce operational costs. • Integrates with Active Directory security model to allow Systems Management Server 2003 to run without separate accounts, reducing exposure to security attacks while minimizing the time and effort required for managing security. • Uses Active Directory as a locator service so it can use Active Directory to help locate critical resources to get available software from the closest location. For more information, see the Windows Management Services Integration section on the What’s New in Systems Management Server 2003 page.
