SCCM Distribution point configuration

Question

Hi Team, I need to configure remote SCCM DP on windows 10\windows 11 machine. Does remote registry service and server service is required to be started for installing the DP role on windows 10\windows 11 machine. please confirm. Thanks

Answer 1

Hi Srinivas,

Yes I can confirm, for installing and configuring a Distribution Point (DP) role on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 machine using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), both the Remote Registry service and the Server service are required to be started. These services are essential for several reasons:

Remote Registry Service: This service is necessary because the SCCM installation process and ongoing management tasks often require access to the registry of the remote machine where the DP is being installed. For example, SCCM uses the Remote Registry service to set specific configuration options in the registry, check the system's readiness for the DP role, and manage settings post-installation. Server Service: This service supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for the machine. For a Distribution Point, the Server service is crucial because it enables the sharing of content with clients. The DP role involves serving software packages, applications, and updates to SCCM clients; therefore, network sharing capabilities must be operational, which are facilitated by the Server service.

To ensure these services are started before proceeding with the DP installation, you can follow these steps: For the Remote Registry Service:

• Open the Run dialog (Windows key + R), type services.msc, and press Enter to open the Services console.
• Find the "Remote Registry" service in the list, right-click it, and select Properties.
  • If the service is not running, start it by clicking the Start button. Additionally, set the Startup type to Automatic to ensure it's always available when needed.

1. For the Server Service:

• Within the same Services console, locate the "Server" service.
  • Follow the same steps as above to ensure that it's running and set to start automatically.

After confirming that both services are up and running, you can proceed with the installation of the Distribution Point role on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 machine. Remember, having these services running is not only a prerequisite for the initial setup but also crucial for the ongoing operation and management of the DP within your SCCM environment. I hope this helps? If you have any questions please let me know.

Answer 2

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

Per my experience, the Server service is required to be started, the Remote Registry service is not required.

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Answer 3

Hi,Thanks for the response. I have tried installing the remote DP by disabling the remote registry and the DP got installed successfully but however the Ms article says the remote registry service is required. please refer the below link https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/plan-design/hierarchy/ports

Thanks