Even though the information primarily covers Windows 10 updates, the concepts and configuration are similar for Microsoft 365 Apps since Office uses the capabilities of Delivery Optimization provided by Windows 10. Overview of Delivery Optimizationįor more information about Delivery Optimization in Windows 10, see the following information.
Microsoft 365 Apps on devices running Windows 10 can take advantage of Delivery Optimization during installation and when receiving updates, if certain requirements are met.ĭelivery Optimization can be an effective way to reduce network bandwidth without the need for additional infrastructure or administrative overhead, especially for those organizations that don't have Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (current branch) or other enterprise software distribution tools, or that want to shift content handling from on-premises to the cloud.
This can help reduce network bandwidth because a device can get portions of the update from another device on its local network instead of having to download the update completely from Microsoft. Delivery Optimization and Microsoft 365 Appsĭelivery Optimization is a peer-to-peer distribution technology available in Windows 10 that allows devices to share content, such as updates, that the devices have downloaded from Microsoft over the internet.
