Pre-caching replicates content that is already found on a Content Server, which can include content already requested by a device, content that is pre-fetched based on Pre-Fetched Settings, or both.
You can configure pre-caching of content for specified Primary servers and Satellites in the zone. If required, you can also override the zone settings on individual servers or Satellites. Satellites designated for pre-caching at the zone level or individually must already be configured for a Content role. For information, see Adding and Configuring Satellite Devices in the ZENworks Primary Server and Satellite Reference.
Pre-cached content settings are described below. To access the settings in ZENworks Control Center, navigate to Configuration > Management Zone Settings > Bundle, Policy and Content > Pre-Cached Content.
For additional information about pre-caching content, see Understanding Pre-Fetching and Pre-Caching of Patches.
See the descriptions below to understand the pre-cached behavior for each content type. When selected, the content type is pre-cached to servers specified in the Content Servers panel.
NOTE:If you have upgraded your ZENworks environment using a System Update, the Windows, Mac, and Linux Patches content types will not available unless you have migrated the Patch Management platform. For migration information, see Platform Migration.
Pre-cache content for:
Bundles: Pre-caches content associated with bundles to the Primary Servers and Satellites included in the Content Server list.
Policies: Pre-caches content associated with policies to the Primary Servers and Satellites included in the Content Server list.
System Updates (Satellites only): Pre-caches System Updates to the Satellites specified in the Content Servers list.
NOTE:Because Primary Servers require that System Updates be cached locally, System Updates are always pre-cached to all Primary Servers regardless of whether they are included in the Content Servers list.
Additional content types included with a new installation or after migrating Patch Management:
Windows Patches: Pre-caches Windows patches that are fetched for remediation deployments or patch policy distribution
Mac Patches: Pre-caches Mac patches that are fetched for remediation deployments or patch policy distribution
Linux Patches: Pre-caches Linux patches that are fetched for remediation deployments or patch policy distribution
All Primary servers are Content servers, so you can add any Primary Server in the zone for pre-caching content that you specify in the Content Types panel. You can also add any Satellite that is configured with a Content role.
Use the Add option to specify Content servers (Primary servers and Satellites) for pre-caching content.
If required you can also enable the options to automatically pre-cache content for new Primary Servers and Satellites added to the zone at a later time.
If you want to override the zone pre-cached settings for a specific Primary Server or Satellite in the Content Servers list, do the following:
Navigate to Devices > Servers (or Workstations) and click the Primary Server or Satellite link.
Select Settings > Security > Pre-Cached Content.
Click the Override link to enable the configuration.
Modify the existing settings and Apply the changes.