When do we need a local Distribution Point? In SCCM 2012?

 

Below are the three key points to consider a local distribution Point’s

• BITS not enough to control the WAN traffic
• Multicast for Operating System Deployment
• To stream APP-V Applications

Ok..  Now when we do not need a local Distribution points in SCCM 2012?

Below are the key considerations…

• Clients are well managed with-in BITIS provided control for WAN traffic
• If BranchCache deployed(below points are pre-requirements for BranchCache)
  • DP’s on 2008 R2
  • Vista Sp2 with KB960568 and above OS’s(windows7 & 8)

Note:- Distribution Point role can be enabled on Client OS or Server OS.
Note:- Branch Distrubution Point Role is removed in SCCM 2012.