RandomizeRemotePaths
Allows you to enable and disable the remote paths randomization for Configuration Manager and pre-cache jobs.
When Content Distribution begins content download, its content is pulled from the same distribution point by every client. For example, If a site has four Distribution Points (DP), the first one in the list is always used for downloading. In a very large environment, this can put an unnecessary load on a single DP.
Using RandomizeRemotePathsContent Distribution can randomize the content location list.
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Registry value |
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RandomizeRemotePaths |
REG_DWORD |
0 |
By default, RandomizeRemotePaths is not present in the Content Distribution registry hive. To change the value, you need to create it and set your desired value. You can enable and disable the remote paths randomization for either Configuration Manager or pre-cache jobs using the following bits:
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