Symantec Altiris - Find all tables that contain a specific GUID

A very nice knowledgebase article which can help you during troubleshooting. Works for version 6 and version 7.

The following SQL script will traverse an Altiris database and find all tables in which a specified GUID appears. It reports both the table and the column. The only requirement is to change the value of the guid being searched (Under the line that reads "Enter Search Guid here")

http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO1191

Using NS6 Custom Inventory in NS7

Custom Inventory in NS7 is significantly different than in NS6. In fact, the two methods are incompatible. NS6 custom inventory will not run in an NS7 environment as an inventory process. However, by utilizing the data class creation and software management capabilities of NS7, it is possible to continue using the NS6 custom inventory files in an NS7 environment, thus preserving the investment in NS6 custom inventory

More information and a How-To can be found here…

http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO10489