Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorDeploy Windows client (25-30%)Medium
A company is planning to deploy Windows 11 to 200 new devices across multiple branch offices. Due to limited network bandwidth at some locations, they want to optimize the download of Windows updates and installation files from other devices within the same local network. Which Windows 11 feature should be configured to achieve this goal?
- AWindows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- BBranchCache
- CDelivery Optimization
- DBITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service)
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Correct answer: C. Delivery Optimization
Delivery Optimization is a peer-to-peer technology built into Windows 11 that allows devices to share Windows updates, app downloads, and other installation files with other devices on the local network or over the internet, significantly reducing bandwidth consumption.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. WSUS is a server-based solution for managing updates, but it doesn't offer peer-to-peer sharing between client devices.
- B. BranchCache is a WAN optimization technology that caches content from central servers locally, but Delivery Optimization is specifically designed for Windows updates and app downloads.
- D. BITS is a file transfer service that can pause/resume transfers and is used by Windows Update, but it doesn't offer peer-to-peer sharing like Delivery Optimization.
Delivery Optimization
A Windows feature that uses peer-to-peer technology to share Windows updates, Microsoft Store apps, and other content among devices on a local network or the internet, reducing bandwidth consumption.
- Reduces internet bandwidth usage for updates.
- Operates on a peer-to-peer basis.
- Configurable via Group Policy, Intune, or Settings app.
- Can be used for Windows updates, feature updates, and Microsoft Store apps.
Memory trick: Delivery Optimization delivers updates peer-to-peer, saving bandwidth.