Symptoms
Consider the following scenario:
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You install a Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2) site server on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2.
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You create four branch distribution points and four standard distribution points on the site server.
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The branch distribution points have names that sort before the standard distribution points.
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You set the Maximum Threads Per Package setting to 6 in the Configuration Manager Console.
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You create a package that has the source file, and you deploy the package to all the distribution points.
In this scenario, the Distribution Manager is supposed to use the maximum threads to process the standard distribution points in parallel. However, you one thread is used for standard distribution points. The other standard distribution points do not start to work until one thread is available. Note Typically, this issue occurs when the following factors are true:
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The number of branch distribution points in a site is larger than the number of standard distribution points in that same site.
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The Maximum Threads Per Package setting is set to a lower number than the total number of distribution points on the site.
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The branch distribution points have names that sort before the standard distribution points.
Resolution
To resolve this issue, install the following hotfix package on the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 site server.For more information about the steps to deploy a hotfix package to the System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 site server, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2477182 System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Hotfix Installation GuidanceNote You can install the following hotfix package on a System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 site server that is running an x86-based version of an operating system or an x64-based version of an operating system:
Sccm2007-sp2-2678757-x86-enu.msi
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed.
Restart requirement
If you close the Configuration Manager Administrator console before you install this hotfix, you do not have to restart the computer.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
File information
The English (United States) version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
System Center Configuration Manager 2007 file information notes
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
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Distmgr.dll |
4.0.6487.2206 |
451,944 |
01-Feb-2010 |
17:45 |
x86 |
Note Some other files may be updated because of dependencies. However, their binaries are not changed.
Workaround
To work around the issue, use one of the following methods:
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Introduce a separate (secondary) site for the standard distribution points.
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Change the naming of the standard distribution points and branch distribution points so that all standard distribution points sort before the branch distribution points on name.
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Increase the Maximum Threads Per Package setting that is configured in the site to be equal to the total number of distribution points in the site.
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
More Information
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
