Enable Pre-Release Features in Configuration Manager

Enable Pre-Release Features in Configuration Manager

In this short post, let’s walk through how to enable the pre-release features in Configuration Manager. Pre-release features are features that are in the current branch for early testing in a production environment.

As per Microsoft, the pre-release features are fully supported, but still in active development. Until they are actively addressed, they will remain categorized as pre-release features.

Before using pre-release features, you must consent to use them. If you are running a ConfigMgr current branch builds, you may find several pre-release features.

Note: Once you provide consent to use the pre-release features, it’s a permanent action and you cannot revert or undo the change. Therefore, only move forward with appropriate authorization.

When you install Configuration Manager, the option to turn on the pre-release feature is greyed out by default.

To locate all of the release and pre-release SCCM features, navigate to Administration > Overview > Cloud Services > Updates and Servicing > Features.

How to Enable Pre-Release Features in Configuration Manager

Follow the steps below to enable pre-release features in Configuration Manager:

Launch the Configuration Manager console. Click on Site Configuration and then click Sites.
In the Hierarchy Settings Properties, click General tab. Check the box Consent to use Pre-Release features.
You can acknowledge the warning message by clicking Yes.
Click Apply and OK.

Notice that once you give your consent to use pre-release features, the options are greyed out. You cannot disable or undo that change.

To enable a new pre-release feature, navigate to Administration > Overview > Cloud Services > Updates and Servicing > Features.

Right-click the pre-release feature and click Turn On.

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