Preparing to Distribute Packages

There are several tasks that you must perform before you distribute any packages in your SMS site. You must configure the Software Distribution Agent that runs on each SMS client in your SMS site. Similarly, you must configure the Software Distribution Component that runs on the SMS site server. There are also considerations for preparing SMS site systems.

This section includes the following tasks to perform before you distribute packages:

  • Configuring the Software Distribution Agent

  • Preparing client access points (CAPs), management points, and distribution points

  • Preparing collections

  • Preparing security

  • Configuring the Software Distribution Component

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