System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Unleashed

Feature Dependencies of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

ConfigMgr includes 13 optional roles that can be installed to provide a variety of additional functionality such as distribution points, management points, reporting services points, and so on. Each of these roles may have dependent technologies.

For example, BITS is required for distribution points. Because BITS is a part of IIS, IIS is required for a distribution point. Other roles such as software update points require WSUS because it is a core component to the way patch management works in ConfigMgr. Table 2.4 outlines the dependencies required for each role in System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.

Table 2.4. System Role Dependencies in System Center 2012 Configuration ...