Operating your software and application distribution smoothly is very important for any IT department. System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is a durable instrument that enables software deployment across different systems in your organization. One major part of SCCM is the Distribution Point, which is a file storage component indispensable for presentation. In this blog post, we are going to talk about how to add a new distribution point in SCCM and how to enrich AWS for SCCM distribution points

What is a Distribution Point in SCCM?

The Distribution Point (DP) in SCCM can be a server or a site system role which holds the files demanded for software installation, operating system deployment, and the repose of the activities.

Increasing the number of distribution points permits you to optimize the placement of your software thus the evidence is always handy by the clients regardless of their origin.

Why Add a New Distribution Point?

• Profit of Superior Performance: Serving the fulfilled closer to the client machines minimizes delays and eventually speeds up the deployments.
• Load Balancing: With distribution points installed in different parts of the globe, balancing capacity can be achieved and at the same time relieve the local server from an overload.
• Support for Locations That Are Far Away: If you are operating with distant offices or your employees are working from home, the alternative distribution points will hand over software as a service and updates to them in a stable way.

Steps to Add a New Distribution Point in SCCM

Step 1: Prepare the Server

It is important to verify that the server has hardware and software suitable for SCCM deployment before encompassing a new distribution point. It should be included in your SCCM site and there should be enough storage space for comfortable.

Step 2: Open the SCCM Console

• Sail to the SCCM Console.
• Go to Administration > Site Configuration > Servers and Site System Tasks.

Step 3: Add

• Right-click your website and then choose the option “Add Site System Functions”.
• Next, follow the instructions in the wizard to add a new site system server.

Step 4: Assemble the Distribution Point Role

• The new system of the site is installed, you will be prompted to choose the role parts you want.
• Mark the Distribution Point role.
• Adjust the configuration settings depending on your preferences (e.g. enabling PXE support for OS deployment and setting the gratified location).

Step 5: Complete the Wizard

• Check your settings and then click Next in order to finish the setup.
• When the wizard is done, the new distribution point will be displayed in the console.

Setting Up AWS as an SCCM Distribution Point

The trend of cloud computing is increasing, AWS being an SCCM distribution point is a viable option for many organizations. Here is the process:

Step 1: Craft an EC2 Demonstration

• Sign in to your AWS Management Console.
• Invent a new EC2 demonstration impression with the essential characteristics to operate SCCM.

Step 2: Install Windows Server

• Select a Windows Server version that can work with SCCM.
• Finish the installation and update the server as well.

Step 3: Install SCCM

• Set up your EC2 case with the SCCM console.
• Check that the illustration can transition data to your SCCM primary site.

Step 4: Set up the Distribution Point Role

The same methods used to add an on-premises distribution point should be exploited for this purpose as well. Make sure that your AWS demonstration is properly configured with the fitting network settings (such as security groups) to tolerate SCCM traffic through it.

Outcome

Enacting a new distribution point in SCCM is a direct and easy-to-understand solution that clearly benefits your organization in software deployment. Moreover, by establishing Amazon Web Services as your distribution point, you can also bring productivity and extensibility in your IT operations to a higher level. By the way, either distributing points at offices or cloud-based distribution points will assist in easy and faster SCCM deployments.

By realizing the advantages and steps in adding new distribution points, your organization can safe that the software is being delivered swiftly and reliably to users wherever they are. Ecstatic deploying!