AGroup Update Provider (GUP)is used tominimize content downloadsacross the network. The GUP serves as a local distribution point for updates, allowing clients within the same group to download necessary content (such as virus definitions) from the GUP rather than directly from the SEP Manager. This reduces bandwidth usage and improves update efficiency, particularly in distributed or bandwidth-constrained environments.
Symantec Endpoint Protection Documentationexplains that deploying GUPs helps reduce the load on central servers and minimizes network bandwidth consumption, optimizing content delivery in large networks.
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