SCCM Client Cache Size

Question

if the sccm client cache size is full, i assume it will fail to download any more apps/packages.

is there a setting i can enable to clean up the ccmcache?

for peer cache sources, whats the best way to preserve content on them and make sure the old content is deleted from cache?

Answer 1

Cache content is cleaned up automatically as needed based on time last used and a minimum age (which can be configured, see https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/clients/deploy/about-client-settings#minimum-duration-before-cached-content-can-be-removed-minutes).

For Peer cache sources, you should increase the size the cache on those systems, use a task sequence and the SMSTSPreserveContent variable, or individually mark content to persist in the client's cache.

See https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/plan-design/hierarchy/client-peer-cache#guidance-for-cache-management for further details.

Answer 2

Hi,

Thank you for coming Microsoft MECM Q&A forum.

Yes, if the client cache is full or the client attempts to download content for a program or application that is greater than the size of the cache, it will fail. We should either increase the cache size or choose the option to delete cache content.

We can delete the cached client manully or using script:
Procedure to clearing the ConfigMgr (SCCM) client local cache (CCM cache)
Deleting the SCCM Cache the right way (propper way)

For more detailed information about client cache, please refer to the official article:
Configure the client cache

Please note: Some links are not from Microsoft, just for your reference. Thanks for your time.

Best regards,
Simon
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