Abhishek Joshi Learning SMS/SCCM/SQL 2005/2008

About branch distribution point

1. 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.
2. To function properly, a branch distribution must have a BITS-enabled standard distribution with which it can work. If no such standard distribution point is available, the branch distribution point will not function.
3. Unlike standard distribution points, branch distribution points cannot be placed on server shares.
4. Branch distribution points also provide an option that allows packages to be downloaded to the branch distribution point only after the package has been specifically requested by a client, allowing more efficient bandwidth management i.e On demand package distribution.

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