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Configure Engine Collect Task to Exclude Automatic Distribution

You can configure the functions that a collect task performs from the CA ITCM DSM Explorer GUI.

To configure an engine collect task to exclude automatic distribution

1. Launch the DSM Explorer and navigate to the Engine Tasks, Collect node using the following path:

   Domain, Control Panel, Engines, Engine Tasks, Collect

   The collect tasks that have been configured on the selected domain manager appear.

2. Right-click the collect task you want to configure and select the Properties option.

   The Properties dialog displays the properties of the collect task.

3. Click the Collect tab.
4. Select Content Distribution in the Selected Tasks list and click the left arrow button.

   Content Distribution moves to the Available Tasks list and is excluded from the collect task.

5. (Optional) Move tasks from the Available Tasks list to the Selected Tasks list by selecting them and clicking the right arrow button.

   The Selected Tasks list displays the functions to be included in the collect task.

6. (Optional) Move tasks from the Selected Tasks list to the Available Tasks list by selecting them and clicking the left arrow button.

   The Available Tasks list displays the functions to be excluded from the collect task.

7. Click OK to confirm the changes.
8. Select Yes when prompted to re-initialize the status of all engines linked to this task.

   The collect task is configured and the Content Distribution function is not included.