Machine Collection Status in the VCM console is where you can see what data is collected from which server and whether it is a full collection or a delta. This can come in handy when you are troubleshooting data collection issues.
You will need access to the VCM console and basic understanding of VCM to roam around the console.
Go to Administration | Machines Manager | Machine Collection Status.
As mentioned, we can have a look at what data was collected, which filter set was used, and which filters were successful in obtaining the data.
Let's assume you are creating a machine group with a specific dynamic rule and the machines are not getting populated, perhaps because the datatype you are using for filtering was not collected.
You are running a report for compliance and see Data not Available for performing the compliance test; as stated, perhaps the data was not collected.
You can see the details by applying lots...