Microsoft KB Archive/942700

= The task sequence does not run on the protected branch distribution points in System Center Configuration Manager 2007 =

Article ID: 942700

Article Last Modified on 10/30/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007

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SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. In Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, you advertise a task sequence that includes an &quot;install software&quot; step to install two packages. The Make this package available on protected distribution points when requested by clients inside the protected boundaries option is enabled on the packages. Additionally, the Download content locally when needed by running task sequence option is enabled in the advertisement. In this scenario, the task sequence does not run on the protected branch distribution points. Instead, the task sequence runs on the regular distribution points.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because the task sequence incorrectly filters the protected branch distribution points.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next System Center Configuration Manager 2007 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or 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. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for installing this hotfix.

Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

System Center Configuration Manager 2007, x64-based version


STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; 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

Additional query words: SCCM

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