The WebDAV components is a required component for the configuration Manager site systems. In Windows server 2003 you simply add the component from Add/Remove programs in the Control Panel. Hovewer in Windows server 2008 the component has been removed. Installing WebDAV on Windows Server 2008, requires a download and some configuration in ISS. 

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32 bit:

Download webdav_x86_rtw.msi from http://www.iis.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=34&g=6&i=1621

64 bit:

Download webdav_x64_rtw.msi from http://www.iis.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=34&g=6&i=1618
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Start the installation by double clicking the correct msi file (in this guide I am installing the 32 bit version).

 

Select I accept the License agreement and click Install.
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Click Finish.
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Open Start, All Programs, Administrative Tools, Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
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Navigate to the Default Web Site (or SMSWEB if that is used).
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Double click the WebDAV Authoring Rules
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Select Enable WebDAV in the Actions pane.
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With WebDAV enabled it’s time to create the Authoring Rule. Click Add Authoring Rule.
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Select:

Allow Access to:
All Content

    Allow access to this content to:
    All users

    Permissions:
    Read

    Click OK
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    In the Actions Pane click WebDAV settings
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    Configure these settings:

    Anonymous property queries = True.
    Allow Custom Properties = False.
    Allow property queries with infinite depth = True.
    Allow hidden files to be listed = True (only if the is a BITS enabled DP)
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    In the Action pane click Apply.
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    Close the IIS Manager.