Single Instance Storage : The traditional distribution point structure and function are still available for very specific classic Software Distribution scenarios, namely, if a legacy package is configured to run from a distribution point. For every other kind of content deployment, whether classic Software Distribution or the new Application Deployment model, the distribution point engine is completely new. The change also brings some changes in administration, but they are well worth it!
Content storage on traditional distribution points often requires substantial hard drive space. The new distribution point model takes advantage of single-instance storage, which will result in less hard drive space required for content. There are a couple of things to note as a result of this change:
◆ Administrators or users are no longer able to connect to a known distribution point and execute an install remotely.
◆ The Run From Distribution Point option is not available for Application Deployment (but is still available with classic Software Deployment).
◆ The single-instance storage change increases security by obscuring the content and making it difficult for the content to be downloaded and used other than for the intended purpose.
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