Q189187: SMS: Pcmdump.exe - Using the PCM Dump Utility

Article: Q189187
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsmsUtil smsutil
Last Modified: 31-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2 
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SUMMARY
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When PCMDUMP is run on a site server, it dumps the contents of a Package Command
Manager instruction file. Pcmdump.exe is available in the Microsoft BackOffice
Resource Kit.

MORE INFORMATION
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Files Required for PCMDUMP
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  Pcmdump.exe
  Advapi32.dll
  Gdi32.dll
  Kernel32.dll
  User32.dll
  Winspool.drv

PCMDUMP Syntax
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To run the PCMDUMP utility, use the following syntax:

     pcmdump [options] </a | /r instruction_file>

Options:

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

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

  /r instruction_file - Dumps a Package Command Manager instruction file
  (*.INS). from the instruction box (Sms\Logon.srv\Pcmins.box).

  /? - Provides a usage statement.

Switches:

  /a - Dumps all files in the instruction box (Sms\Logon.srv\Pcmins.box).

  /d - Dumps detailed information.

Runs on: Alpha, MIPS, and x86.

Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbsmsUtil smsutil 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS120
Version           : winnt:1.2
Issue type        : kbinfo

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