This section provides task-based topics that show how to manage software distribution, manage collections, and track product compliance in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007. Software distribution can be programmatically controlled on both the Configuration Manager server and the Configuration Manager client. The majority of software distribution topics focus on programmatic use on the server through the SMS Provider.

In This Section

Software Distribution Overview


Provides overview information about software distribution functionality.
What's New in Software Distribution


Provides information about what is new in software distribution.
Software Distribution Setup and Configuration


Provides information software distribution setup and configuration information.
Software Distribution Packages


Provides information about software distribution packages.
Software Distribution Programs


Provides information about software distribution programs.
Software Distribution Advertisements


Provides information about software distribution advertisements.
Configuration Manager Collections


Provides information about software distribution collections.
Distribution Points


Provides information about branch distribution points.
Software Distribution Maintenance Windows


Provides information about software distribution maintenance windows.

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