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Working With the Distribution Point
The Distribution Point, based upon the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.3 open source product,
provides remote package caching to a network. Through the use of the Distribution Point,
agent communication can be redirected from the primary Patch Management Server to a
local web-cache server. This appendix defines the procedures for installing, configuring, and
managing the Distribution Point.
Distribution Point System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
The Distribution Point is supported on the following operating systems:
• Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003, Standard Edition
• Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
• Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
• Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
: For additional operating system support details refer to http://httpd.apache.org.
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Hardware Requirements
The computer on which the Distribution Point is installed, must meet the following minimum
hardware requirements:
• 256 MB RAM.
• 5 GB of free disk space.
• A LAN connection.
: For additional requirements details refer to http://httpd.apache.org.
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Installing the Distribution Point
The Distribution Point is available as a download from the Agent Installers page of your
ZENworks Patch Management Server.
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