error in documetation of sccm
- Hi
i mean this is wrong in documentation!
How to Refresh Package Data on Distribution PointsTopic last updated—November 2007
When you refresh package data on a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 distribution point, the package is copied from the compressed version on the site server but not updated from the original source. Refreshing the package does not increment the package version.
To refresh package data on a distribution point
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In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to System Center Configuration Manager / Site Database / Computer Management / Software Distribution / Package / < package name > .
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Right-click Distribution Point , and then click Refresh Distribution Points .
"Here is only Update Distribution Point available!!!"
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Note You can also update a package's distribution points by right-clicking the package name and then clicking Refresh Distribution Points . -
Click Yes to confirm that you want to update the package on the selected distribution point with a new version of the package.
Step 3 comes with "This will re-send thispackage to this distribution point.
This may take some time to complete.
Are you sure you wish to continue?"
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How to Update Package Data on Distribution PointsAlthough you can schedule recurring updates to a distribution point by using the Data Source tab in the properties of a package, you can also manually update package data on associated distribution points at any time. Manually updating the distribution points will not interfere with the recurring update schedule. (For more information about setting a recurring update schedule for a package, see Package Name Properties: Data Access Tab .)
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Note To update a package on its associated distribution points, you must have Distribute permission for the Package Security object type or for the specific package instance. For more information about security permissions, see Classes and Instances for Object Security in Configuration Manager . When you update package data on a distribution point, the existing copy of the package files is first deleted from the distribution point. Configuration Manager 2007 then sends a new copy of the package data to the distribution point. The version of the package is incremented every time the package is updated.
To update package data on a distribution point
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In the Configuration Manager console, navigate to System Center Configuration Manager / Site Database / Computer Management / Software Distribution / Package / < package name > .
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Right-click Distribution Point , and then click Update Distribution Points .
Note You can also update a package's distribution points by right-clicking the package name and then clicking Update Distribution Points . -
Click Yes to confirm that you want to update the package on the selected distribution point with a new version of the package.
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Sorry for the delay getting back to you on the documentation issues in this topic. You are correct that the use of Update and Re-send is in error and confusing. We'll work to get this corrected in our documentation as soon as possible, but in the meanwhile, the Update Distribution Points reference is correct. Thank you for bringing this our attention.
- Marked As Answer byDEUFI Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:48 PM
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- Greetings,
We're trying to investigate your issue and I hoped you would be willing to clarify this issue. Many thanks! Sorry for the delay getting back to you on the documentation issues in this topic. You are correct that the use of Update and Re-send is in error and confusing. We'll work to get this corrected in our documentation as soon as possible, but in the meanwhile, the Update Distribution Points reference is correct. Thank you for bringing this our attention.
- Marked As Answer byDEUFI Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:48 PM
