How unique are the Entry ID field
Hi there,
I want to create a fully automated workflow using Devolutions RDM using the PowerShell module. This workflow will use the entry ID as input. This same workflow will be also implemented within the same data source but on a different vault.
My question is, is the Entry ID field unique on the data source level or on the vault level?
I know, the field is 16 bytes long field and getting the same two IDs is very unlikely, but I want to make sure to eliminate this risk completely by understanding the uniqueness of the Entry ID within a data source.
Thanks!
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It seems like I made a typo in the title😄 Excuse me for that
Hi,
Thanks for reaching out, and no worries about the typo — happens to the best of us!
To answer your question: Entry IDs in RDM are unique at the data source level, meaning there will be no duplicates across your different vaults within the same data source. Your automated workflow should be safe to rely on Entry IDs as a consistent identifier.
The one edge case worth being aware of is when copying and pasting entries or importing them — if the "Change ID" checkbox is actively unchecked during that process, you could end up with duplicate IDs. That said, RDM will display a warning if you try this, so you are aware of the risks :D
Hope this clears things up and helps move your project forward!
Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.
Best regards,
Stephan
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