SMS : DNS Name Not Reported For Win95 Clients

Last reviewed: March 11, 1998
Article ID: Q179562

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2

SYMPTOMS

When running inventory on Windows 95-based clients, the DNS-Host Name is not collected by the inventory agent and is, therefore, not reported to the SMS Database.

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 smsinv
Version : Windows:1.2
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: March 11, 1998
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