There are a few optional server roles that should always be installed. ConfigMgr will be fully functional without them; however, administration and reporting will be much more difficult.
These roles are as follows:
- Fallback status point
- Reporting service point
- Application Catalog
Description and installation steps for the aforementioned roles are presented in the upcoming section.
Fallback status point is a server role that allows you to collect data about the ConfigMgr client installation's progress as well as issues about assigning clients to sites and communication with the management point. For these reasons, this role is always highly recommended for installation.
Depending on where the role is installed, the administrators need to pick the Add Site System Roles
or Create Site System Server
option in the wizard and choose Fallback status point
as a role to be installed. The configuration of this role is fairly easy and comes down to choosing...