Super SLOW Deployment with CAS

Question

Just inherited a site with a CAS and multiple primaries across few regions around the world (I never worked with CAS). When we deploy anything, it can take about 8 hours for it to show in software center, not sure where to start. there are no rate limits on the DPs. Most boundaries are IP subnets if that make a difference. the odd part is that when I make a change to TS that was already publishe d and visible, it takes minutes to show.
what can I try and look for

Answer 1

Hi,

It sounds like you’re dealing with some complex deployment issues. Here are a few areas you might want to investigate to help speed up your deployments:

1. Content Replication:
   • Check the status of content replication between your central administration site (CAS) and primary sites. Delays in replication can significantly impact deployment times.
2. Network Latency:
   • Since your setup spans multiple regions, network latency could be a factor. Use tools to measure and monitor network performance between your sites.
3. Logs:
   • Check the logs on both the server and client sides. Logs like CAS.log, distmgr.log, and locationservices.log can provide insights into where the delays are occurring.
4. Database Performance:
   • Sometimes, slow database performance can cause delays. Ensure your SQL Server is optimized and not experiencing any performance bottlenecks.

Given that changes to an already published task sequence (TS) show up quickly, it suggests that the issue might be more related to initial content distribution rather than policy application.