SMS: PGC Shows Long Delay Before Completing Normal Process Cycle

ID: Q184539

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2

SYMPTOMS

You may experience a long delay during the Checking Current Configuration phase of Program Group Control (PGC).

CAUSE

PGC is enumerating every domain controller listed in the [Servers] section of the Sms.ini file to obtain user group membership.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, contact Microsoft Technical Support to obtain the following fix, or wait for the next Systems Management Server service pack. The hotfix should have the following timestamp:

      4/22/98   1:03pm        83,936 Nadapi16.dll (Intel)
      4/22/98   1:03pm        71,760 Nadapi32.dll (Intel)
      4/22/98   1:03pm        72,272 Nadapi95.dll (Intel)
      4/22/98   9:19pm       163,088 Nadapi32.dll (Alpha)

In addition to applying the hotfixed files mentioned above, you must add the following entry to the [Local] section of the Sms.ini file:

   ServersToScanForPGCGroups=

If you set the above entry equal to 1, only one server will be enumerated. Setting the value to 0 or leaving it blank causes PGC to enumerate all servers listed. If you set the value to a number greater than the total number of servers listed in the Sms.ini, all servers will be enumerated. PGC also enumerates all servers listed if you apply the hotfixed files above and do not add the ServersToScanForPGCGroups entry to the Sms.ini.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 1.2. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next service pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: prodsms

Keywords          : kbbug1.20 smspgc kbbuglist
Version           : WinNT: 1.2
Platform          : winnt
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

Last Reviewed: April 29, 1998