Managing collections
A key component of CM is a collection. Collections contain one or more devices or users, and are used for targeting software deployments, operating-system deployments, client settings, and compliance settings. The members of a collection can be statically configured or set to be dynamically updated on a defined schedule. Collections in CM12 offer extended functionality compared to CM07. Here are some of the highlights:
Client Settings (polling interval, remote control configuration, and so on) can be configured and deployed to one or more collections
Right-click on a collection and select Add Resources to quickly add direct membership rules to a collection (hint→you can add multiple systems at one time if you use a comma-separated list)
A collection can only contain devices or users, but never both
Every collection requires a limiting collection
Include and exclude rules simplify WQL queries
Sub-collections no longer exist. Create folders for organization purposes, if required...
