Distribution Points

Applies To: System Center Configuration Manager 2007, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R2, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP1, System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 uses distribution points to store files that are needed for packages to run on client computers. These distribution points function as distribution centers for the files that a package uses, allowing users to download and run these files, programs, and scripts when a package is advertised.

A branch distribution is intended to allow smaller or distributed offices to host a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 distribution point on an existing client computer without requiring a secondary site to be set up. Branch distribution points provide an option for efficient package distribution to a small office with limited bandwidth.

In This Section

• About Branch Distribution Points
  Provides information about branch distribution points.

• How to List Distribution Points for a Site
  Provides information about how to list the distribution points for a site.

• How to Set the Distribute on Demand Flag
  Provides information about how to set the distribute on demand flag.

• How to Initiate a Content Maintenance Cycle on a Branch Distribution Point
  Provides information about how to initiate a content maintenance cycle.

See Also

Concepts

Configuration Manager Software Distribution
Software Distribution Packages
Software Distribution Programs
Software Distribution Advertisements
Configuration Manager Collections