The option to is a critical deployment setting in Microsoft Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM). It provides a balance between respecting user data costs and ensuring essential security or software updates are enforced across a distributed workforce. Understanding Metered Connections in Configuration Manager
A is a network link—such as a cellular hotspot or limited home satellite plan—where the ISP may charge by the amount of data used. To prevent unexpected costs, Windows and Configuration Manager default to blocking or limiting heavy data transfers over these networks. The option to is a critical deployment setting
: Only essential tasks, like downloading client policy or sending state messages, are allowed. The Role of the Installation Deadline Before this deadline, the client typically waits for
When a deployment is set to , it has a specific deadline. Before this deadline, the client typically waits for a "non-metered" connection (like office Wi-Fi or Ethernet) to download content. Packages and programs - Configuration Manager In Configuration Manager
: The client stops communicating with the site server entirely while on a metered connection.
: All communications are permitted regardless of network cost.
In Configuration Manager, this behavior is governed by under the Metered Internet Connections category. Organizations can choose from three global behaviors: