... distribution and installation, software management, software metering, and diagnostics and troubleshooting. Hardware and Software Inventory SMS uses Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) and software ... local computer, domain, and network security settings. Software installation and maintenance options Used to centrally manage application installations, updates, and removal. Script ... On Inventory and DistributionSMS Facilities:Hardware and software inventorySoftware distribution and installation Software managementSoftware meteringDiagnostics and troubleshooting...