SMS

1. Short for Systems Management Server, SMS are tools developed by Microsoft that help administrators perform diagnostics, maintain, and create an inventory of computers that are connected to the Network and are running SMS.
2. Short for Storage Management Subsystem, SMS was developed by IBM to help manage storage resources. With SMS a user is capable of managing backup, data security, data migration, data recovery, and data deletion.
3. Short for Short Message Service, SMS is a widely accepted wireless service that allows individuals to send short text messages with wireless devices such as mobile phones and pagers.

• Additional information about sending a free SMS or text message to a cell phone over the Internet can be found on document CH000952.

Also see: Cell phone, GSM, MMS, Network definitions