Article ID: 872943
Article Last Modified on 7/25/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003
SYMPTOMS
You experience the following symptoms on a computer that is running Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003:
- After SMS 2003 package delta replication, the delta package that is replicated to child sites is the same size as the original source package.
- The size of the compressed delta packages that are contained in the SMSPKG folder on the SMS computer are the same size as the original compressed source .PKG file although no package source files were changed between source version updates.
Note The SMSPKG folder name typically has the following format:
site_code five-digit_package_number.DLT.package_source_version
For example, the folder may be named AAA00001.DLT.2.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because the SMS Distribution Manager component detects file attribute changes as file version changes. For example, if a backup program changes the archive attribute of a file, the SMS Distribution Manager component detects the attribute change as an update to the file.
To consume less network bandwidth, SMS delta replication is designed to replicate only the updates that are made to the package source, instead of replicating the entire package again. For example, if you add or replace files in a source package and then update distribution points, SMS creates a compressed package delta file that contains only those files that are added or changed.
However, the SMS Distribution Manager component also detects file attribute changes as file version changes. For example, if the archive attribute of a file is changed, the file is added to the delta package and forwarded to all child sites.
This problem occurs if there are changes to the archive attributes on package source files between source version updates. The archive attribute change on a file in the package source forces that file into the delta package. The file is then forwarded to all child sites.
RESOLUTION
Service pack information
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Systems Management Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
885643 How to obtain the latest Systems Management Server 2003 service pack
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.
Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, you must stop and restart SMS site services.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
SMS 2003
Date Time Version Size File name -------------------------------------------------------------- 20-Feb-2004 05:33 2.0.6.7 355,242 Smsupdate.exe 25-Dec-2003 00:00 2.50.2726.142 630,784 Baseutil.dll 05-Aug-2000 21:21 2000.80.194.0 274,489 Ntwdblib.dll 22-Feb-2003 21:35 2.0.1493.5011 855,312 Preinst.exe
SMS 2003 with International Client Pack 1 (ICP1)
Date Time Version Size File name -------------------------------------------------------------- 20-Aug-2004 06:02 2.0.1493.0 890,088 Sms2003-rtm-kb872943-x86-icp1.exe 20-Feb-2004 05:33 2.0.6.7 355,242 Smsupdate.exe 25-Dec-2003 00:00 2.50.2726.142 630,784 Baseutil.dll 05-Aug-2000 21:21 2000.80.194.0 274,489 Ntwdblib.dll 22-Feb-2003 21:35 2.0.1493.5011 855,312 Preinst.exe
SMS 2003 with International Client Pack 2 (ICP2)
Date Time Version Size File name -------------------------------------------------------------- 20-Aug-2004 06:02 2.0.1493.0 890,600 Sms2003-rtm-kb872943-x86-icp2.exe 20-Feb-2004 05:33 2.0.6.7 355,242 Smsupdate.exe 25-Dec-2003 00:00 2.50.2726.142 630,784 Baseutil.dll 05-Aug-2000 21:21 2000.80.194.0 274,489 Ntwdblib.dll 22-Feb-2003 21:35 2.0.1493.5011 855,312 Preinst.exe
SMS 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Date Time Version Size File name -------------------------------------------------------------- 19-Oct-2004 21:25 2.50.3174.1111 643,072 Baseutil.dll 25-Dec-2003 00:00 2.50.2726.154 40,960 Smsse.dll
SMS 2003 with SP1 and with ICP1
Date Time Version Size File name -------------------------------------------------------------- 19-Oct-2004 21:25 2.50.3174.1111 643,072 Baseutil.dll 25-Dec-2003 00:00 2.50.2726.154 40,960 Smsse.dll
SMS 2003 with SP1 and with ICP2
Date Time Version Size File name -------------------------------------------------------------- 19-Oct-2004 21:25 2.50.3174.1111 643,072 Baseutil.dll 25-Dec-2003 00:00 2.50.2726.154 40,960 Smsse.dll
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 2.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about how hotfix packages are named, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
816915 New file naming schema for Microsoft Windows software update packages
For more information about the description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
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