Step 1-17: Configure the Configuration Manager 2007 R3 Distribution Point to Be BITS Enabled

Using BITS-enabled distribution points in Configuration Manager 2007 R3 helps control bandwidth throttling between the clients and distribution points. Enabling the BITS setting does not guarantee that the client will always download content from the distribution points using BITS. However, if this setting is not enabled, the client will never download packages using BITS.

To configure a distribution point to be BITS enabled

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, and then point to Microsoft System Center. Point to Configuration Manager 2007, and then click ConfigMgr Console.

2. In the Configuration Manager console navigation pane, go to System Center Configuration Manager/Site Database/Site Management/NYC - New York City Site/Site Settings/Site Systems/WDG-MDT-01.

3. In the preview pane, right-click ConfigMgr distribution point, and then click Properties.

4. In the ConfigMgr Distribution Point Properties dialog box, on the General tab, select the Allow clients to transfer content from this distribution point using BITS, HTTP, and HTTPS (required for device clients and Internet-based clients) check box, and then click OK.

5. Close any open windows.