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Tera Guru

 

Hi @anfield,

Yes — this is possible using IRE Identification Rules + Data Source Rules for SCCM specifically.

 

 
Create a dedicated Identification Rule for cmdb_ci_computer

     using only:

  • Serial Number
  • SMBIOS_GUID

and qualify it for SCCM source.

 

Do NOT heavily customize the OOTB Hardware Rule directly.

Instead:

  1. Create a new Identification Rule
  2. Set higher priority than OOTB rule
  3. Add condition:

 

Discovery source = SCCM
  1. Use identifiers:
  • serial_number
  • smbios_guid

 

Ensure:

  • SCCM always populates SMBIOS_GUID consistently
  • serial numbers are normalized
  • IRE precedence order is validated
source-aware identification through identification rules and reconciliation definitions
  • using stable unique identifiers
  • minimizing OOTB customization
  • using source-specific reconciliation behavior where possible

This is the safest long-term approach for SCCM-specific identification behavior.