Client Settings Hierarchy in MECM

shockoMS 236 Reputation points
2022-11-04T21:22:28.58+00:00

I'm looking to understand how MECM client settings are combined at the client when multiple client settings bundles are applied? Is there a hierarchy reference or the like? The guide here simply states its complex but gives no detail :(

For example, say a have a Boolean setting available to me in the client settings. I create a client settings config CS1 and set it to true and another CS2 that does not set it at all. I apply both policies to a client. It seems CS1 settings for that boolean take effect so the policies are merged at least.

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  1. Rahul Jindal [MVP] 9,141 Reputation points MVP
    2022-11-04T21:50:35.04+00:00

    When you create custom client settings, you set the priority. The setting and the value applies according to this set priority.

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  2. Simon Ren-MSFT 30,031 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2022-11-07T09:54:59.123+00:00

    Hi,

    Priority goes from 1 then 2 then 3 then 4 then .... 10000.

    The custom setting with Number 1 will happen last, aka overwrite custom setting with Number 2, 3… and then the default ones.
    (1 = Highest priority, 10000 = Lowest priority)

    Similar thread: Client settings priority

    Hope it helps. Thanks for your time.

    Best regards,
    Simon

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