This can help you get updates and apps more quickly if you have a limited or unreliable Internet connection. …lets you get Windows updates and Windows Store apps from sources in addition to Microsoft.
This is the first in a two-part article looking into the new changes, and what they can mean for systems administrators.įirst, a little additional background on what, precisely, Delivery Optimization does…Īccording to Microsoft’s FAQ, Delivery Optimization “ BITS was pretty efficient at this task, typically running during idle, or after-business hours (if a PC was left on), and never consuming more than a fraction of available bandwidth at any given time.ĭelivery optimization, however, does things a little differently, introducing two new aspects that trigger concerns severe enough to merit immediate attention. What both do is regulate how Windows Updates are acquired, controlling not only how and when updates are downloaded, but also the amount of bandwidth consumed while doing so. The feature in question is called “Delivery Optimization”, and is a system service that is apparently intended to replace the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).
While the Windows Update service itself still remains, the mechanisms by which those updates are delivered has been significantly revamped, and, unfortunately, comes with a few bugs baked in.
In recent weeks, Windows 10 has made some significant changes to the way it delivers Windows Updates.
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