SMS: List of Tools Available on the Systems Management Server 1.2 Compact Disc

ID: Q168724

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2

SUMMARY

This article documents information on the Microsoft Systems Management Server tools available in the Support\Debug subdirectory of the Systems Management Server 1.2 CD.

These tools are provided to assist Microsoft Product Support Services in diagnosing problems remotely. These utilities are not officially supported, but we encourage constructive feedback or deficiency reports. For a complete list of files, please examine both the original media and any corrective service packs you may have. Wherever possible, versions for each processor architecture are provided within an appropriate subdirectory. However, there may be a few exceptions, particularly with 16-bit programs and batch files that are provided under the "x86" processor type.

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Adptstat.exe (Intel platform only)

With Adptstat.exe, you can debug NetBIOS connectivity problems by issuing standard calls to the specified NetBIOS name and returning information specific to that name on the network.

Bugdata.exe / Hdecomp.exe

These tools allow for the easy collection of the Systems Management Server registry, log files, and site control image. A compressed file is created for easy sending to Microsoft Technical Support for analysis. Hdecomp.exe decompresses the files.

Bugdata.exe creates a data-compressed file containing:

The SMS registry hive.

All current and backup component trace logs.

A copy of the master site control image.

This information consumes about 3 MB of space, which is compressed to about 150 KB. When you run Bugdata.exe on the site server, a default Bugdata.sms file is created for you to send to Microsoft Product Support Services for analysis.


   Syntax: bugdata

After it is compressed, you can use the Hdecomp.exe program to decompress the resulting file.


   Syntax: hdecomp bugdata.sms c:\analyze\sms\

NOTE: When you run Hdecomp.exe, the Smsunzip.dll file must be located in the same directory.

Cliopts.exe (Intel platform only)

With this tool, you can set special options to control the transport protocol used by the Helpdesk and Diagnostics components on 16-bit clients. Client setup now picks up options from the Sms.ini file for the WUSER and USERTSR/IPX command lines. You can make these entries in the Sms.ini file for the desired USERTSR and WUSER options, and CLISETUP will impose them. You can use Cliopts.exe to set these options so that they can be preserved during upgrade when Smsrun16.exe is run. You can also distribute Cliopts.exe as a Package Command Manager (PCM) job. There is no package definition file (PDF) currently available; a batch file containing the needed options should be written by the administrator.


   Syntax: cliopts /set <option_name> <option_value>
           cliopts /list <option_name>

The following are some examples of the use of Cliopts.exe:


   cliopts /set usertsr /L1
   cliopts /list usertsr
   cliopts /set wuser /L1

Currently, the only allowable options are usertsr, useripx, and wuser. Running cliopts /set again overwrites any previous options (although the /w on usertsr is never modified by this process). Cliopts.exe really just sets the option in the Sms.ini file and sets SetupPhase=verify_files in the [Local] section to force CLISETUP to rewrite them. The following are some sample changes to the Sms.ini file:


   [Options]
   usertsr=/L1
   wuser=/L1

   [Local]
   SetupPhase=verify_files

These changes do not take effect until the user restarts Windows. USERTSR also requires the user to subsequently restart the computer after restarting Windows. This is due to the fact that the first time Windows is restarted, Client.bat gets the new USERTSR value, but it then requires a restart of the system to start USERTSR with the new value. For example, on a computer running Windows for Workgroups, to change the lana number to lana 1, the user would:

Run cliopts /set usertsr /L1.

Run cliopts /set wuser /L1.

Quit and restart Windows.

Quit Windows again and then restart the computer.

For more information, please refer to the "Remote Troubleshooting" chapter of the Administrator's Guide.

Dumpsend.exe

Dumpsend.exe displays the contents of a send request (sendreq) file, which makes up the following records:

Send request data record: gives information such as the destination site, priority, job name, job ID, and outbox location.

Cancel record: shows whether the sendreq is canceled.

Action code record: includes retry, deleted, and so on.

Address record (multiple records allowed): includes all the indecipherable encrypted names, as well as the gateway and destination addresses.

Package file record: the name of the package file.

Instruction file record: the name of the instruction file.

Sender record: includes information about what the sender history, that is, the status, time of last event, start time, the number of times a sender took this sendreq, and the size of the sendreq.

Access record: file access information.

Ssps record: information about the remote site installation.

Syntax: dumpsend <file_name>

Error32.exe

Error32.exe displays the text of an error message for the specified Windows NT (Win32 subsystem, driver, or service) error code. If no application or event log message DLL is specified, the message text comes from the system message table.


   Syntax: error32 <code> [:<code>] [<source_name> | <message_DLL>]
           [insertion_string[...]] [*]

Where:


   <code>           Specifies an error code (in decimal) for a Windows NT
                    error, or an event code for an application or system
                    source (such as SMS). The error code is assumed to be a
                    Win32 error unless <source_name> or <message_DLL> is
                    specified.

   :<code>          Specifies another code to form a range; for example,
                    3:11 specifies the codes from 3 to 11, inclusive.

   <source_name>    Specifies an application (such as SMS) or system name
                    registered for the Windows NT event log. This parameter
                    cannot be used with <message_DLL>.

   <message_DLL>    Specifies a full or partial path to a Windows NT event
                    log message DLL file (such as Netmsg.dll). This
                    parameter cannot be used with <source_name>.

   insertion_string Specifies one or more strings to be inserted into the
                    displayed message.

   *                Displays messages for all matching languages and
                    severities.

Hcomp.exe

Hcomp.exe compresses a Systems Management Server package (.pkg) file, using the same compression algorithm used when Systems Management Server creates a package in the Systems Management Server Administrator program.

Hdecomp.exe

Hdecomp.exe decompresses a Systems Management Server package (.pkg) file from the command line.


   Syntax: hdecomp <source> <destination>

Hvalcomp.exe

Hvalcomp.exe validates a Systems Management Server compressed package (.pkg) file from the command line.


   Syntax: hvalcomp <source>

NOTE: When you run Hdecomp.exe, the Smsunzip.dll file must be located in the same directory.

Install.bat (Intel platform only)

This file is in the Support directory, and is used to install the debug symbol files. This should only be done at the guidance of a Microsoft Product Support Services professional for the purposes of diagnosing an access violation (AV) or other critical error.

Instsrv.doc and Instsrv.exe

Instsrv.exe allows you to install or control local or remote services running on remote and local computers. (Do not confuse Instsrv.exe with INSTSVC, which comes with the Microsoft Windows NT Resource Kit.) The Instsrv.doc file located in Support\Debug\X86 directory of the Systems Management Server 1.2 CD describes the usage of Instsrv.exe.

Mifcheck.exe

Mifcheck.exe is a MIF parser and syntax checker for use in verifying text MIFs before submitting them to the system. It reports syntax and semantic errors, and it is designed to help independent software vendors (ISVs) who are writing MIFs for new components for the inventory agent to collect and report to the site server.


   Syntax: mifcheck [/dump] <file>

Where:


   /dump  Dumps the parsed information to the console. If you run MIFCHECK
          without the /dump option, the MIF files are checked for syntax
          errors.

   <file> Indicates a MIF text file.

Nadreset.bat (Intel platform only)

When detaching from a parent site, that parent site's network application database (NAD) remains within the child site's database by design, to prevent clients from undergoing drastic program group deletion. If the administrator prefers to clean out these foreign NAD entries, the Nadreset.bat batch file initiates the process.


   Syntax: nadreset <smsroot>

Where <smsroot> is the drive letter and directory where Systems Management Server is installed, for example, D:\SMS.

WARNING: Running Nadreset.bat causes all of your shared applications that use a configuration command line to change status from INSTALLED to CONFIGURE. The result is that the configuration command line will be run again, and may cause errors on the client.

Naduser.exe (Intel platform only)

Naduser.exe is a Win16 application that, when run on a client, can indicate:

User global group membership.

NAD applications available to a user, based on the user's global group membership.

Pcdetect.exe (Intel platform only)

Pcdetect.exe detects certain Japanese personal computers that are sensitive to the inventory process. Please refer to the release notes and product documentation for further information on this utility.

Pcmdump.exe

This Win32 utility, when run on the site server, dumps the contents of the Package Command Manager instruction database.


   Syntax: pcmdump [options] {/a | /r <instruction_file>}

Where:


   /a                    Dumps all files in the instruction box (that is,
                         the Sms\Logon.srv\Pcmins.box) directory.

   /d                    Dumps detailed information.

   /l                    Lists the contents of the PCM instruction box (the
                         Sms\Logon.srv\Pcmins.box) directory.

   /p                    Pauses before PCMDUMP quits. If you run PCMDUMP in
                         a command prompt window that closes after the
                         command is finished, using the /p option allows
                         you to see PCMDUMP's output before the window
                         closes. Then you can press any key to close the
                         command prompt window.

   /r <instruction_file> Dumps a Package Command Manager instruction (.ins)
                         file from the instruction box (the
                         Sms\Logon.srv\Pcmins.box) directory.

Rawcheck.exe

Rawcheck reads an inventory RAW file and displays its contents to the console. This tool is used for debugging instances of a reportedly corrupt RAW file.


   Syntax: rawcheck <raw_file> /v

Where /v indicates Verbose mode; more output is displayed on the screen. If you experience problems with RAWCHECK, please refer to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q154284 RAWCHECK for SMS 1.2 Does Not Check SMS 1.2 *.RAW Files

Rsappctl.exe

Rsappctl.exe resets the shared application databases of subsites. The subsite shared application databases are cleared and the shared application information is resent from the master site.

WARNING: Running Rsappctl.exe causes all of your shared applications that use a configuration command line to change status from INSTALLED to CONFIGURE. The result is that the configuration command line will be run again, and may cause errors on the client.

Sendcode.exe

Sendcode.exe sends a numeric code to a Systems Management Server service, causing it to perform a specific task.


   Syntax: sendcode <sms_service_name> <svcode>

For further details on the usage of Sendcode.exe, refer to the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q168682 SMS: Usage of Sendcode.exe and Its Service Codes

Setgug.exe

Setgug.exe sets the Global User Group reporting interval by means of a PCM job. This is useful for reducing the number of User Group enumerations performed in a complex trust model.


   Syntax: SetGUG [/E On|Off] [/I <days>]

Where:


   /E On|Off Specifies whether Global User Group enumeration is enabled for
             this site.

   /I <days> Specifies the interval, in days, between enumeration cycles
             (the minimum is 1).

NOTE: The Setgug.exe file included on the Systems Management Server CD does not work as expected. The Setgug.exe file that is included in the BackOffice Resource Kit works correctly. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q162383 Site Configuration Manager Stops When Enumerating User Groups

Smstrace.exe

Smstrace.exe is a graphical user interface (GUI) application that allows you to view Systems Management Server log files and get real-time updates as lines are appended to the log files. Smstrace.exe only works with the Systems Management Server 1.2 final release, not earlier versions (due to DLL incompatibility). You can use Smstrace.atd with SMSADDIN to add Smstrace.exe to the Tools menu of the Systems Management Server Administrator program.

Snirdr.exe

With Snirdr.exe, you can read and display the Despooler instruction information contained in an SNI file.


   Syntax: snirdr <snifile_name>

Sqlpwd.exe

With Sqlpwd.exe, you can change the SQL account and password used by the Systems Management Server services. This task is normally accomplished through Systems Management Server Setup.

Srvinfo.exe (Intel platform only)

With Srvinfo.exe, you can obtain numerous computer parameters, such as the amount of available disk space and partition types. You can use this tool remotely.

Testnet.exe

Testnet.exe simulates the networking functions used by the Site Configuration Manager. You can use this tool to debug specific issues related to WAN speeds and domain security.

Tracer.exe

Tracer.exe is a command-line, console mode utility used to read changes made to a text file in real time.


   Syntax: tracer <path>

Where <path> is the path to one of the Systems Management Server log files.

There is also a GUI MDI version, called Smstrace.exe, that is included in the Support\Debug\<platform> directory of the Systems Management Server 1.2 CD.

Ugmif.exe

Ugmif.exe is a User Group MIF tool for trusted domains.


   Syntax: UGMIF <domain> [<MIF_directory>]

Where:


   <domain>        Specifies the name of a Windows NT domain.

   <MIF_directory> Specifies a directory path for the delta MIF. If
                   <MIF_directory> is not specified and this utility is run
                   on a Systems Management Server site server, the delta
                   MIF is written to the Systems Management Server
                   Inventory Data Loader inbox for the site

Viewnad.exe

You can use Viewnad.exe from a client computer to view applications that are on servers and are available to be used by clients. Viewnad.exe also indicates which applications are accessible to the client.

Wps.exe (Intel platform only)

You can use Wps.exe to view Windows 3.x processes and certain resource information for each process. With Wps.exe, you can also stop a process, much like the Windows NT Resource Kit utility Pviewer.exe.

Additional query words: prodsms admin terminate close exit end


Keywords          : kbtool kbusage smsutil 
Version           : winnt:1.2
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbinfo

Last Reviewed: July 20, 1999