Propagating MIF Entry Forms (XNF files) to SMS Clients

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1. Create the new form.
   
   Follow the steps outlined in Appendix G for Customizing the Computer Inventory and Creating forms. Save the new forms in the \SITE.SRV\MAINCFG.BOX\CLIENT.SRC\<platform> (where <platform> is all platforms currently installed [for example, X86.BIN]). Forms saved in this location will automatically be copied to the logon servers.
   
   NOTE: All forms should be saved with the .XNF filename extension.
2. Modify CL_WIN.TXT.
   
   Modify the \SITE.SRV\MAINCFG.BOX\CLIENT.SRC\CL_WIN.TXT file to include the new form(s) you have created. You can add the appropriate lines to this file in one of several locations. However, Microsoft recommends you add the lines in the STANDARD NETWORK FILES section. This file will automatically be replicated to all logon servers.
3. Create a package to update clients.
   
   Write a batch file to connect to the \SMS_SHR share on a logon server and run CLI_DOS.EXE /U from the appropriate platform subdirectory. This will prepare the client to be updated at the next logon and the specified XNF files to be downloaded to the client where they will be available to the MIF Entry utility.
   
   Sample batch file:

        C:
        net use t: \\smsserver\sms_shr
        t:
        cd x86.bin
        cli_dos /u
        c:
        net use t: /d
   					

4. Distribute CLI_WIN.TXT to clients.
   
   Deliver the above batch file to the client machines where the new forms should be available. When the job is executed on the client, the above batch file will prepare the client for update at the next logon. This file will also be delivered to all new Systems Management Server clients and will result in the automatic installation of the desired XNF forms.