SolutionBase: Performing common administrative tasks with SMS 2003

Now, with the prerequisites out of the way, from the download location, execute the SMSITMU.msi file to begin installation of the scanner itself. The first screen in the installer is a license screen while the second asks you for a destination folder. I accepted the default location of C:\Program Files\Microsoft Updates Inventory Tool.

Next, you have to define a synchronization host computer, which will be responsible for keeping the Windows Update catalog current. I've opted to use my other lab server for this purpose. Further, since my lab systems have access to the Internet, they will automatically download the catalog as needed.