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Chapter 19: Distributing Packages Using Configuration Manager Web Console
Configuration Manager Web Console Reference
Table 19-10 • Package Settings View — Data Source Tab Options (cont.)
Option
Use a compressed
copy of the source
directory
Always obtain files
from source
directory
Data Access Tab
The Data Access tab of the Package Settings View contains the following options:
Table 19-11 • Package Settings View — Data Access Tab Options
Property
Access distribution folder
through common
Configuration Manager
package share
Share Distribution folder
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Description
Configuration Manager will create a compressed version of the source files on the
site server. When you specify additional or refresh distribution points for the package,
the compressed version will be decompressed and copied to the distribution points,
rather than being copied directly from the original source directory.
Use this option if the source files might be removed from the specified path (for
example, if the source files are on a compact disc). A compressed version of the
source directory is always created and used when the package is sent to distribution
points in child sites.
This field is available only when the This Package contains source files check box is
selected.
Configuration Manager will obtain package source files (the files needed to run the
package programs, such as .exe and .dll files) from the path specified in the Source
directory box. Use this option if the source files are likely to remain at the specified
path, such as a share on a server.
This field is available only when the This package contains source files check box is
selected. By default, this option is selected.
Note • This option is unavailable if the package is a compressed version replicated from a
parent site.
Description
Users will access the package through the common Configuration Manager
package share (SMSPKGx$, where x is the drive letter) on distribution points.
By default, this option is selected.
The package will be created on distribution points with an administrator-
specified share (and path name) that is entered in the Share name text box.
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