Q240628: SMS: Install May Not Assign Client to a Site

Article: Q240628
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbsetup kbsms200 kbsms200bug
Last Modified: 15-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install the base client components in Systems Management Server, the
client may not be assigned to a site and optional components my not be
installed.

CAUSE
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This issue can occur if the client has an IP address of 0.0.0.0 in the Windows
NT Network Table.

For example, you can experience this issue if a client uses a modem to connect
using Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) or has PPP installed and selected as the
first protocol in the binding order.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:

1. Remove the hardware or software that created the 0.0.0.0 address.

2. Change the network binding order to make the protocol that registers a valid
  address the first bound protocol.

3. Add 0.0.0.0 to the Systems Management Server site boundaries so the client
  can be assigned.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
version 2.0.

Additional query words: prodsms

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Keywords          : kbsetup kbsms200 kbsms200bug 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200
Version           : winnt:2.0
Issue type        : kbbug

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