Microsoft has released Systems Management Server 2003 R2 Evaluation Edition

Download the Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 R2 120-day evaluation software today to preview the comprehensive solution for application deployment, asset management, and security patch management of Microsoft and non-Microsoft Windows-based software and hardware.

Note:
You must first install SMS 2003 SP2 evaluation or full version in order to install and evaluate the R2 update.
The evaluation version expires 120 days after installation. After this period, you will need to purchase the required number of SMS 2003 R2 licenses to continue using the product.
Also, it is not possible to upgrade from an evaluation version of SMS R2 2003 to a licensed version. After the evaluation period, you must uninstall the evaluation software and discontinue its use before installing a licensed version.

Feature Summary:

Application Deployment - Deliver critical business productivity applications reliably and easily to users in the right place at the right time.
Asset Management - Reduce software costs and stay compliant by understanding the installed application base and their usage.
Security Patch Management - Improve security of the Windows environment through increased vulnerability awareness and reliable targeted delivery of updates.
Mobility- Deliver enterprise management to the growing mobile workforce through industry standards independent of connection or location.
Windows Management Services Integration - Reduce operational costs by fully utilizing the management capabilities built into the Windows platform.
Third Party Updating – Deliver updates to non-Microsoft and Line of Business applications efficiently and reliably
Vulnerability Assessments – Reduce security threats by running in-depth security scans

Systems Management Server 2003 R2 Evaluation Edition