Use the Distribution Points tab in the Configuration Manager 2007 <SMS 2003 Advertisement Name> Properties dialog box to specify how to deliver and run the content for the specific advertisement selected, depending on the type of boundary to which the client computer is connected.

Important
The Download content from distribution point and run locally option is the most secure option. When this option is selected, the package is hashed so that Configuration Manager 2007 can ensure package integrity. When the Run program from distribution point option is selected, the package hash is not verified prior to running the specified program. Therefore, package integrity cannot be ensured, as it is possible for users with administrative rights to alter or tamper with package contents.

The Distribution Points tab contains the following elements:

When a client is connected within a fast (LAN) network boundary

Specifies the options available when the client is within a fast network boundary. The following options are available:
  • Run program from distribution point. Specifies whether an advertised program is run directly from a distribution point when the client is connected within a fast (LAN) network boundary.

  • Download content from distribution point and run locally. Specifies whether an advertised program is downloaded to the client computer before Configuration Manager 2007 attempts to run the program when connected within a fast (LAN) network boundary.

    If the distribution point supports Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), you can use this setting to ensure a fault-tolerant download of the advertised program. In the event of interruption, BITS resumes the download the next time the computer connects to the network so that this will not cause a problem. If you are not using a BITS-enabled distribution point and the computer disconnects from the network, the download fails and will need to start over during the next attempt.

When a client is connected within a slow or unreliable network boundary

Specifies the options available when the client is within a slow or unreliable network boundary. The following options are available:
  • Do not run program. Specifies whether a program should not be run when a client is connected within a slow or unreliable network boundary.

  • Download content from distribution point and run locally. Specifies whether an advertised program is downloaded to the client computer before Configuration Manager 2007 attempts to run the program when connected within a slow or unreliable network boundary.

    If the distribution point supports Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), you can use this setting to ensure a fault-tolerant download of the advertised program. In the event of interruption, BITS resumes the download the next time the computer connects to the network so that this will not cause a problem. If you are not using a BITS-enabled distribution point and the computer disconnects from the network, the download fails.

    Note
    This setting is also used by clients who are not in any boundaries for the site.
  • Run program from distribution point. This option is unavailable when a client is connected within a slow or unreliable network boundary.

If the client is in the boundaries for one or more protected distribution points, allow the client to access the content only from the protected distribution points

Specifies whether Configuration Manager 2007 forces a client to use the protected local distribution point if it is within the boundaries for that distribution point, even if content is not immediately available on that distribution point.
OK

Saves the changes, and exits the dialog box.
Cancel

Exits the dialog box without saving any changes.
Apply

Saves the changes, and remains in the dialog box.
Help

Opens the help topic for this tab of the dialog box.

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