Intrasite Server Communications

As previously described in Chapter 2, “Configuration Manager Overview,” a ConfigMgr site contains of a set of servers carrying out various system roles. In the simplest configuration, the ConfigMgr primary site server holds all deployed site system roles. Designs that are more complex may involve moving certain roles to other servers within that site. Assigning roles to multiple servers brings network considerations into play for intrasite communications. This section discusses the flow of information between site systems and the network protocols used. For information on how network considerations affect your decision of how to distribute server roles, see the “Server Placement” section of this chapter.

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