Choose Between Updating and Refreshing a Package
Updating and refreshing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 packages are two different operations. Use the following table to help decide when to update and when to refresh a package.
| Criterion | Package Update | Package Refresh |
|---|---|---|
Use when |
You make a modification to the package source, such as adding, changing, or deleting a file or folder. |
You need to repair a package at a specific distribution point. |
What it does |
Builds a new, complete, compressed package file and a delta compressed package file from the updated package source files. The delta file is passed to all distribution points. |
Recopies the compressed package from the local site server to the distribution point but does not copy files from the package source. |
Resets access control list (ACL)? |
No. |
Yes, if you have made changes to the Package Access Accounts. |
Resets the Virtual Directory? |
Yes, if you have enabled or disabled BITS on the distribution point since the last package update. |
Yes, if you have enabled or disabled BITS on the distribution point since the last package refresh. |
Updates the package source version? |
Yes. |
No. |
Increments package version in client policy? |
Yes. |
No. |
See Also
Tasks
How to Refresh Package Data on Distribution Points
How to Update Package Data on Distribution Points