Site Server Shares

During installation, the Site Configuration Manager creates the shares shown in the following table.

Share name

Used by

Description

SMS_SHRx

SMS services

Represents the SMS root directory, where x is the drive where SMS is installed. It exists on all site, logon, and helper servers running Windows NT or LAN Manager.

SMS_SHR

Inventory Agent, SMS Client Setup, Program Group Control, Package Command Manager, and MIF Entry

Created on the site server and all SMS logon servers running Windows NT or LAN Manager. It represents the LOGON.SRV directory, which is a subdirectory of the SMS root directory. This share contains all SMS logon server components and serves as the collection point for inventory files.

SMS_SITE

Bootstrap, Despooler, and sender

Exists only on site servers. It represents the SMS\SITE.SRV\DESPOOLR.BOX\RECEIVE directory and is the location where remote site senders place despooler instruction files and compressed packages that are targeted for the site.


Important

Do not modify share comments! These are read by services and will cause errors if they are altered.