PENDING Questions about SCCM hierarchy

[dismas]

Hello,
I'm looking for advices.
My SCCM hierarchy consists in 1 primary site with 3 servers for 2500 clients in 1 location :

• 1 site server with DB, SUP, EP, MP and DP roles.
• 1 DP for package and software updates deployment.
• 1 DP with PXE for OSD.

Due to a recent merger/acquisition, the admins set up a bidirectional trust relationship between the 2 domains and I'd like to manage the 1000 computers of this new branch. The network bandwidth between the 2 is 100 mb/s.
What do you recommend in a situation like this :

1. (I don't think it is relevant here but) CAS ?
2. Stick with 1 primary site ? Add a local DP ? MP ? SUP ? etc...
3. Add a secondary site ? With DP ? MP ? SUP ?

My preference would be 2 to keep the hierarchy as simple as possible but will a DP suffice ? Or do I have to set up another MP, another SUP and another SMS Provider to limit the network trafic ?
Other advices regarding PullDP ? Branchcache ? binary replication ? LEDBAT ? etc...
Thanks in advance !

 

[Youssef Saad]

Hi,

Based on your scenario, I don't recommend to install CAS because a standalone primary site can support up to 150,000 desktops, however, I suggest to you to start with installing a local DP in the new branch and supervise the network traffic, If It is high, you have to install a secondary site to reduce it.

For more details:

• Size and scale numbers for Configuration Manager
• How To Install Distribution Point In SCCM
• Step By Step Guide For SCCM Secondary Site Installation

 

[dismas]

OK, thanks. Do you suggest a full or a pull DP ?

 

[Youssef Saad]

I think a normal DP is sufficient to your need, so, the content will be downloaded from the site server.

 

[dismas]

Thanks