Download content locally when needed by the running task sequence via CMG

Question

Hi

I'm trying to deploy a task sequence to conditionally precache driver content in readiness for IPU using 'Download content locally when needed by the running task sequence'. The site is v2002 (fast ring) and the content is hosted on a CMG.

On an internet based client the task sequence works perfectly, however on a client connected to split-tunnel VPN the relevant download package content steps fail. If I set the task sequence deployment to 'download all content locally before starting task sequence' the content downloads successfully via BITS from the CMG, but obviously this is of no use as it downloads the content for all models.

The boundary for VPN clients is set to prefer cloud content and the CMG is added as a referenced Site System. The split tunnel is configured to send traffic direct with URLs for the CMG and storage account. The smsts.log contains the line 'Processing 0 locations' so it would appear the location request is coming back empty.

Can anyone suggest what I'm doing wrong here? I believe this functionality is supported in v2002.

Thanks in advance

Answer

Hi,

Thanks for posting in Q&A.

Make sure all of the content referenced by the in-place upgrade task sequence is distributed to a content-enabled CMG. (Enable the CMG setting: Allow CMG to function as a cloud distribution point and serve content from Azure storage.) You can also use a cloud distribution point. Otherwise devices can't run the task sequence.
Here is a helpful article for you to refer to:
https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/clients/manage/cmg/setup-cloud-management-gateway#settings

Hope this could help you. Thanks for your time.

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