When a Configuration Manager 2007 site is enabled for Wake On LAN, software distribution assignments that are configured with a mandatory advertisement can be configured for Wake On LAN. This option is specified as advertisement property, and can also be enabled in the Distribute Software Wizard on the Assign Program page.

Use the following procedure to configure software distribution for Wake On LAN.

To configure a software distribution mandatory advertisement for Wake On LAN

  1. In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to System Center Configuration Manager / Site Database / Computer Management / Software Distribution / Advertisements.

  2. Right-click the advertisement that supports the software distribution you want to enable for Wake On LAN, and then click Properties.

  3. On the Schedule tab, select the option Enable Wake on LAN.

    Note
    If this option is not enabled, the advertisement is not configured as a mandatory assignment. Only software distributions that are configured as mandatory can be enabled for Wake On LAN.

  4. Click OK.

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