Folder Size Custom Script
I am about to do upgrades and need to know how to check specific folder sizes. The custom script to check folder size suggests using <Documents>, <Music>, etc as a script argument. However, when I type in <Documents> as it suggests, the error log returns: Get-ChildItem : Cannot find path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\DesktopCentral_Agent\C omputer\Startup\1809\<Documents>' because it does not exist. At C:\Program Files (x86)\DesktopCentral_Agent\Computer\Startup\1809\FolderSize .ps1:13 char:27 It
Windows 10 Desktop Management
Currently MS transfer the management from GPO to MDM, it would be great to support GPO Settings through the configurations and add the ability to manage the devices through MDM! Currently we must manually add the registry keys to the clients via the configurations, this is not the best solution.
Hardware monitoring
Are there any plans for such a "must have" feature as hardware monitoring inside Desktop Central? It would be really nice being able to monitor SMART, temperatures, HDD,RAM, CPU consumption and get alert when needed.
Collection Wizard
Is there rational for why we cant install software and then take other following steps in the collection wizard. Example being I need to push software but then push a configuration file and restart the service after installation In today's world i need to install the application then follow up with a collection that updates the file and restarts the service. What my goal is to leave this one job running, aimed at a dynamic group so as new boxes come into my pervue the job will see the new device
Run patches from self service?
Would it be possible to run/install patchess from self service? Just add a "Associate Patch" button when configuring self-service?
Installing packages from user group in self service is unreliable
I have mentioned this to support before, detailing how domain admins can't install packages from their usergroup in self-service. Recently I thought I had a good idea by adding a domain admin to the local admin group on the local machine. I thought that this for sure would allow me to install software as a user that had been specifically added to the local admin group. Well I was mistaken. I begin to wonder if this feature had ever worked. some good news however: My antivirus MSI (that I uploaded
SDP Asset State
Hi I'm running Desktop Central Professional Edition 9.2, build 92063 and ServiceDesk Plus Professional 9.2. We have deployed the DesktopCentral agent to all computers on the domain and these have been scanned and inventoried in both Desktop Central and ServiceDesk Plus. However, when I view the Assets (Workstations Scanned/Detected) in ServiceDesk Plus, the Asset State for all of them is shown as 'In Store' (see attached image). Is this correct? Also attached is a screenshot of our Desktop Central/SDP
Windows 2012 R2 CORE - 140 updates
Incorrect missing patched detection. Newly installed Windows 2012 R2 Standard (Core) There was about 20 updates detected by WIndows Updates. DC detect 140+ updates. Dmitry
Update 92073 awful Filters
Hello After update to 92073 Filter works very bad. 1. Filtering tool inconvenient to compare with previous! More actions required. Click to FILTER button, click to + , choose criteria (it was EQUAL by default) . 2. Chrome 51 (last patch) click to APPLY freezing page 3. IE11 and Chrome - Choosing "Value" window - works incorrect for items in list. It's jump to TOP when I try to choose item from bottom. Cache is cleared. Tried in Private mode. Dmitry
Unified Agent software deployment
OK then. I created a package for a new software we are using for our laptops. It is called Bluecoat Unified Agent. I modified the MSI installer using InstEd. I tested the install on my PC (using the /quitet and /norestart) and it worked without showing anything on screen. I setup an install for this package on Desktop Central and attempted to install it on some of our laptop and I get "Fatal error during installation." on all of them. Any idea what could be causing this? I created 2 packages, one
File folder operation configuration needs "deployment settings" option
Really all configurations should have the deployment settings option available (example: custom scripts configurations need it too) We need to push a a file to a directory that wont exist until after our software deployment configuration runs with the deployments settings set between 12 - 3am Easy I thought.. I'll just set my file folder operation to run between 3 - 6am except I dont have the option to pick a deployment policy in the file folder operation configuration. That is really inconvenient!
MSI package command switches
When you configure a new MSI deployment package, does Desktop Central automatically add any command switches? I am trying to add /quiet and /norestart and it says invalid command line argument.
Desktop Central MDM Reports
Hi, is it possible to generate reports on cell data usage? Thanks.
DC update error
Hi there, I've updated DC from 92051 to 92063. Update process wrote "update successful", but DC service couldn't start, tray icon either. I tried: 1. Restore files updated by 92063 with no luck 2. When 92073 rolled out I trued to upgrade to it, but I'm getting error at the beginning of installation: "Unable to install the patch." I have backups of DC folder at 92051 release. What can I do now?
Verify Patch "Pre-Load" option
Hi, I am going to deploy patches to our Windows Servers. They get patched only every few months so there are quite a number of "missing patches". Last time I did this, the patching process took several hours which "destroyed" my time table. I want to improve the process by creating a new Deployment Policy and activating "Preload Patches during refresh". Now my question is: Where are the patches stored at the target server? I would like to make sure all patches are there when I finally start installing
Disable Windows Recommended Updates
I'd like to continue getting Windows Updates, but not the "Recommended Updates" that include device drivers. I may have missed it, but I cant seem to find a config or discussion about it. Anyone else have this setup or know where I might start to getting this configured?
dcappcontrol flagged as adware
Hi FYI, since the DC agent was updated to 9.2.071.W, several antivirus tools such as BitDefender, F-Secure, GData, eScan etc. flag dcappcontrol.exe as Adware.Crossrider. There were no problems with agent 9.2.058.W. Regards Stefan
Random/temporary SW install errors
Hi, I am using DTC for one year by now. I see some errors during software deployment which "do not make sence" - or I cannot understand why they happen: Errors like: Error occurred while fetching the package path url Unknown Error. Code : .... A fatal error occurred during installation The strange thing is: 1.) These errors do not happen to all clients! I deploy new SW to about 70 PCs (I have tested the deployment before!) and maybe 2-3 random clients get errors! 2.) After one or two retries the
Desktop Central Free Training!
What could makes us feel better, than answering your needs. Based on many requests from customers, we have introduced free training on Desktop Central features every week. You can feel free to join us, in the training program and get more insights on the product. It is time for you, to explore the hidden tips and tricks and expertise your desktop management skills. This training is scheduled to be conducted every Tuesday at 11.30 EDT. We have the training split into 5 weeks as follows : 17th May
Delay in Patch DB sync
Hi, on thuesday I deployed all available, new/missing MS Updates to our Win7 client testgroup. Before deploying the patches, I manuall ran the "Sync Patch DB" task. Then I re-scanned my clients and re-generated the patch summary, to give me an up-to-date status. After this I chose all new, missing patches, which were only few and mostly for Office. Today I saw that there are many new Updates available with "Release date: Jul 12, 2016" mostly for Win7 OS.. When exactly do the official MS Patches get
Desktop Central Ports to be opened between Desktop Central, Desktop Central Distribution Server & Client Computers
I need to open ports in my firewalls, what ports need to be opened? Desktop Central Server ----> Desktop Central Distribution Server Desktop Central Distribution Server ----> Desktop Central Server Desktop Central Distribution Server ----> Clients Clients ----> Desktop Central Distribution Server Clients ----> Desktop Central Server (are any ports required?) Desktop Central Server ----> Clients (are any ports required?)
Blocking software installations to an End User Profile
Is it possible to block an end user from installing software under his/her profile? I did a search of the forums but did not find anything. Thank You in advance. Ed
Ability to deploy to editions of windows and not just version
It would be great if we could deploy to the edition of a version of windows such as Enterprise and not Pro Stephen Fowles 3rd Line Support Technician North West Ambulance Service - NHS Trust
Cost increase of DC
Hi, Has anyone else in the UK, or elsewhere, who is up for renewal just been told that DC is now more than double the cost of what it was last year? Thanks
Remote Office DS Disabled?
I had installed the Free version of Desktop Central (Build No:92001) few months ago. I had setup a remote office Distribution Server. Everything worked fine. Now when I go into the SoM - Remote Offices I see a red dot against it. When I edit this entry I see the following: "Distribution Server Available in Enterprise Edition" "You require an Enterprise Edition License to use this feature. Visit our Comparison Matrix for details." Please Help. Thank You
Software Metering ??
I click on the "Inventory" tab, Then "Software Metering" Verify the "Enable Software Metering" is checked .. it is Then select the software from the list; for example MS Project 2013 Standard Enter a unique rule name: test1234 enter the file name: winproj.exe enter the original file name: winproj.exe enter the product name: MS Project 2013 file version:15.0.4420.1017 leave comments blank click save.. It appears in the list. Put a checkmark in the first column and click enable rules I am asked "Do
Software license compliance
Hello, I am trying to get a handle on the software install on my company's systems. I have; - setup software groups to catch all versions of a piece of software - added a license for that software group - associated a license for this software to a computer. I look at the License management screen and it shows that this license is "under licensed", which it is as I have not added all licenses. good so far. If I click on the "Managed Installations" link it takes me to a screen that shows me all the
Security Update MS16-077 (WPAD) missing from DC?
Good Evening, I've come across something strange. After running Nessus on our workstations recently, we found none of them had the MS16-077 Security Update installed on them. I thought this was strange since virtually all our computers showed as Healthy with no missing patches in DC. So I tried searching for the patch in DC but it wasn't there. I found if I loaded the update manually on computers, DC does recognize the patch and it shows as approved (see below). Yet it does not indicate it is
Migrate DC to PGSQL
I am running the free version of DC 9 that has ended support for MySQL and want to migrate to PGSQL. I have read the KB article but it does not really tell me all i need to know. I figure I have to manually install PGSQL. My server is Win2003 32-bit. Once I install PGSQL and down DC and run the migrateDBtoPostgres.bat file, how will DC now know to use PGSQL as it's DB? Does the migrate batch file also set the correct db in the DC configs? Edit: also then how do I stop the old MySQL instance? Please
Latest update changed the color theme, can't distinguish colors on charts (color blind)
Sounds like a silly problem BUT I can no longer distinguish some of the charts and graphs with the latest color scheme. Is there a way to change the color theme or is there a "color blind" setting? Best example is the "Disk Usage" Chart in Inventory.
License report shows all licenses in a group on each machine, not the one associated to it.
I've been asked to make a simple custom report where you put in the computer(s) you want to report on and it would show the software name, license name, key, and expiration dates for each license the computer has. I have this working pretty well right now except that if any license is a part of a group with multiple licenses (say Adobe Pro individual licenses for certain machines), the report will show every single license in that group as applying to the chosen computer. To give a better example.
Windows Updates: Deploy optional Updates
Is it possible to also deploy optional updates on Windows Systems. When we manual start the internal Windows Update we get some optional and not security related updates. Can we also deploy these updates through DC?
Update to current version
We have installed the updates to get up to the most current version, however now we are unable to start the DesktopCentralServer service, I am getting the error below.
Software License management in Citrix VDI environment
Exactly what steps would need to occur to manage Citrix VDI environment. Specifically to get software license counts using Desktop Central
Cannot find Software Metering tool
Hi I'm unable to locate the Software Metering tool in our installation of Desktop Central. Having read previous posts, it is supposed to be located in Inventory > Actions/Settings, but it is not present. Please see attached screenshot which includes our build number of DC 9. Please can you advise? Thanks. inamuddle
Uptime repot - how to?
Hi All! I need some report or view with sort (ala Admin > Scope of Management > Computers) with uptime for each PC. How to ? http://odarchuk.com
Change Remote Site from Direct Communication to Point to DS
Hi We have a remote site (15 PC's) which is setup for direct communication to the DTC server. We also have another remote site which has a DS onsite. I want to change the first remote site so that it points to the second remote site (with DS) because of bandwidth issues. I've tried to make the change in both IE and Chrome but the settings are not saved \ modified. Is this something that I should be able to do. If it should work would I need to push the agent out again or will the new settings
MDM: Conditional Access / PKI Integration / SAML
We are using Airwatch MDM for our customers because we are missing some major features in DC MDM: 1) PKI Integration for certificates (SCEP) 2) SAML Integration so end user can authenticate with their AD or Office 365 account 3) Conditional Access for Office 365 (I saw that you have published the latest version with conditional Access for Exchange on premise) 4) SMS enrollment Do you have such feature on the roadmap? Kind regards, Jens
Windows 10 Modern Apps / MDM Support
Will you support Modern Apps (Business Store) and the Windows 10 MDM Features: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/mt299056(v=vs.85).aspx
Reduce Firewall Ports to TCP 443
Do you plan to reduce the needed ports? We have some Enterprise customers which have large networks and it is very difficult to get firewall exceptions for all these ports? It would be great to work only over HTTPS so there is no need to open new ports.
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