Some organizations use an intranet to store and distribute software and data.
Users connect to the network resources they need by using a Web browser. When you install Office from a URL source, the process is essentially the same as when you install from a file server. You create an administrative installation point on the Web server, customize Office by using the same deployment tools, and then allow users to run Setup by clicking a link on a Web page. You can copy the administrative installation point to as many backup file servers or Web servers as you need. In addition to installing locally, Windows Installer can advertise, install on demand, and repair Office features from the URL source.