Microsoft® System Center 2012 Unleashed

Understanding Distribution Points Selection

Client computers request policies from Management Points. When the client receives a policy for content, the content for the target can be executed interactively or automatically. In either scenario, the client asks the Management Point for a list of potential Distribution Points, and the Management Point returns a list of Distribution Points based on the current location of the client. This includes Resident Distribution Points when the client roams throughout the hierarchy and Internet Distribution Points when the client roams outside the hierarchy. It is imperative that Distribution Points are strategically placed and assigned the correct protected boundaries to ensure cost-effective deployment. ...