Will DesktopCentral supports ACME/Let's Encrypt?
Hi there! Do you have a plan to support Let's Encrypt certificate (through automatic renew) for DesktopCentral? Thanks Sylvain
How Secure is Desktop Central - Current Ransomware attacks
Hi, With all the latest Ransomware attacks on kaseya, Is their anything Desktop Central users should be securing or can you advise your customers on things we should be doing to ensure we are safe from attacks? Is Desktop Central itself safe from attacks?
When Desktop central will support update the drivers for any laptop or server
When Desktop central will support update the drivers for any laptop or server
File Manager - Download Option for Folders
When using File Manager our technicians are able to download file(s) as needed. However the technician will sometimes need an entire folder and its contents. When they select the folder and try to download it they get the message "You cannot download
BitLocker Management - Dynamic Custom Group
Is it possible to use Dynamic Custom Group as a target in BitLocker deployment policies? We need all new workstations joining Desktop Central to be automatically assigned in BitLocker deployment policies. Is there any way?
Inventory registry value?
How can I use ManageEngine Desktop Central to collect custom registry key values from all managed endpoints and create a report based on these?
DC Agent System Tray Icon Not Showing Up on Some Computers
Has anyone seen experienced an issue where the DC agent icon doesn't show up in the system tray even though the following processes and service are loaded? Processes: dcagentservice.exe dcagenttrayicon.exe dcondemand.exe Service: ManageEngine Desktop
Distribution Server determined by subnet
We have seperated all our branch sites onto different subnets. It would be great if we didn't have to manage the distribution point for each computer and could instruct the Agent to use a distribution point based on a subnet. Is this at all possible?
Log Forwarding in Endpoint Central
Hi Need to know if there is any option to forward logs from EC cloud or On- Prem to Syslog server or SIEM solution. If yes please share the datasheet or supporting links.
Inventory custom data
How I can use Desktop Central to collect custom inventory data from endpoints and create a reports based on this information? Eg. I want to check if custom registry key exists at endpoint and create a report based on this.
Endpoint Central - Software Metering
Currently, with software metering, I can only select the versions listed in the tab instead of manually entering them. This becomes a challenge when presenting to my boss, as I have to show each version individually instead of combining them under one
Update Manager warning when applying 92113 hotfix
My environment has an on-premise Desktop Central 9 installation running build 92099. I want to apply the hotfix to upgrade to 92133, but the update manager gives me the following warning and I cannot proceed: "This build 92113 is currently not recommended for your network. Please wait till you get latest build updates from Desktop Central." Is there a workaround for this, or could I perhaps be missing something? Thanks!
PLEASE bring back the Search/Quick Action field in the upper right of the console in Builds 9xxx. Too many clicks now with magnifier.
That is all. Thanks.
HP Warranty
Hi All, In the latest version of Desktop Central we have had a banner message saying that HP warranty info is now working in Desktop Central: However none of our HP devices have any warranty info in them is this something we need to turn on? and if so how? Cheers Kyle
10.1.2220.4 Update - What's New?
The newly released patch for Endpoint Central does not list what's new for version 10.1.2220.4 in the "Learn what's new!" link when you go to the download page.
Agent Binary not ready. Regeneration is in progress
Whenever I update to the latest Hotfixes, I get some stragglers devices that stays at the latest -1 version, these devices report "Agent Binary not ready. Regeneration is in progress" And the Read KB link takes you to a KB that is titled "Unable to complete
What's the general vibe on Endpoint Central 11?
All Just received the banner in EPC telling me that a "new" version is available and that I should update ASAP. Last time I remember a major version change coming along - my EPC install was basically killed off and it took several days to get working
Desktop Central update
I just updated to 10.0.73... however my login page now says there is an update for 10.0.83 What is going on? When I click on the download link it takes me to the 10.0.73 hotfix.
Prohibited Software client/server disagree
Build No : 70127 I install [sampleApp] on client. At server, I add [sampleApp] to prohibited list. I reboot the client. I rescan and run a prohibited software report, which finds [sampleApp] on client. On client from DC tray icon, I run "View Prohibited Software Details". I get "No Prohibited software detected in your machine." I verify that [sampleApp] is still installed on client. I have manually uninstalled [sampleApp] (exe software not defined in DC Software Repository), rebooted, and reinstalled,
Linux agent?
It seems that there is no Linux support for Desktop Central. We need to be able to inventory our linux workstations as well. Is this feature planned? Could it be implemented?
An important fix needs to be installed for uninterrupted usage....and crash!
After Login in the Webinterface, i have a yellow banner with the Message: An important fix needs to be installed for uninterrupted usage When i click RESTART SERVICE-Button it popup the message: Die Anfrage konnte nicht abgeschlossen werden. Bitte versuchen
How do we know when we are eligible to upgrade Endpoint Central 10.1 to 11?
We are currently on 10.1.2228.19, how do we know when we are eligible to upgrade to 11? Also since this is upgrading to a new version (10 to 11) is it going to take longer than a standard hotfix update or about the same? We just need to know how long
Endpoint Central Update Pulled?
Were the 10.1.2220.3 and 10.1.2220.4 Service Packs pulled from the support page? If I browse to the service pack page for Endpoint Central I ONLY see 10.1.2138.19 available for download.
Desktop Central Server for SDP
now that the "30 day trial" of Desktop Central server has expired, do I need to leave it installed on my server or does the DC agent require it (even though i can't login to it)? Also, if it's required, when will it be updated to use openjre instead of
Automatically install new builds?
I like the fact that ManageEngine is regularly rolling out updates to DesktopCentral. The downside is that it takes precious time to manually download/install each new build. Is there any way to set it up so that DesktopCentral will automatically download new builds and automatically update itself?
SSL update for Desktop Central
Hello, I am the one that started the updating Apache thread. Now I am being told by my security team that ssl is out of date. From what I have been told, the version of ssl needs to be 1.0.0e unless 0.9.8r is rebuilt per below: OpenSSL 0.9.8r or earlier: Upgrade to 1.0.0e or rebuild 0.9.8r with the "no-ecdh" compile option only if the ECCdraft ciphersuites have been enabled as described in the OpenSSL Security Advisory Any ideas as to when ssl will be updated to version 1.0.0e? Thanks for your
Default Search View in Endpoint Central
Hello, Many of my technicians are reporting that when they try to search for a device in Endpoint Central, the search view defaults to 'Features & Articles' instead of 'Computer Name' like it used to. If they change it to 'Computer Name,' they can search
Anyone experienced extremely slow response of ManageEngine Desktop Centraol console
hi, folks We're using ManageEngine Desktop Central 10.0 and recently the response of Management Console is extremely slow. It takes around 1 minute to load the homepage and it'll take another minutes if you click any buttons after login. We've checked
Changing date/time format in Endpoint Central
Hi, we are currently searching for an option to change the given time format in Endpoint Central. Our company requires the following Format: YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss - like 2022-10-19 13:10:35 - which is not a given option in Endpoint Central. If possible,
Schedule reboot for dynamic custom group
Is there a way to schedule a scheduled reboot but targeting a custom dynamic group? I have the computer that have the new version of Windows 10 deployed but the APD for this patch is not requiring a reboot so I would like to schedule a reboot.
Filters available in all views
Hi, I'm new to Endpoint Central and was wondering if there is a way to have Filters available in all views. For example, if I am looking at Patch Management systems and created a filter that allows me to view Servers only, I would like that same Filter
Desktop Central Agent install using IP address and range
Hi Folks, Here is a quick command line tool to install the DC agent using IP address and range. Check the below URL for more details http://blogs.manageengine.com/desktopcentral/2011/01/24/desktop-central-agent-install-through-ip-address-and-range Please update your comments. Regards, ----- R. Romanus Prabhu Lead Technical Consultant Windows Desktop Management Solution Direct : +1 925 965 6478 Toll Free: +1 888 720 9500 (US) | 0800 028 6590 (UK) | +1 800 631 268 (AUS) Email : desktopcentral-support@manageengine.com
How to create a valid digital signature on the Desktop Central .msi agent install file?
When downloading the Desktop Central .msi agent installation file, windows prompts because it has an invalid digital signature. Is there a way to sign this file so it's valid and can be downloaded/installed without having to "convince" Windows or bypass windows security? I want to make it as easy as possible for a user to click a url and initiate a "silent" agent installation.
More granular privileges
At first glance, the following does not appear to be possible in the version I have installed, but I could be missing something. I currently have version 8.0.0, Build No. 80234 I am trying to limit more the ability of a user in DC to manage patches. For instance, I would like to create a User-defined role which allows only the following: Install Patch/Service Pack On Demand ScanningWhen I create a role, I can only define whether that role has Read or Write permissions to a module. Is it possible
Patch that makes it look like it failed?
Execution Status - Summary | Total Patches 156 Success 6 Failed 1 Not applicable 149 Yet To Apply 0 Execution Status Search: Clear Showing 1-1 of 1 | | Entries per page 255075100200300400500 Patch Name Status Remarks Execution Time office2007-kb958439-fullfile-x86-glb.exe Failed OfficeUpdateError: Patch already installed. Jul 28,2009 06:06:16 AM Patch already installed. Why should this be looked at as failed? Jamie
Desktop Central 9
Hi, I'd like to know what is new in version 9 (build #90000) of Desktop Central? And if there is anything new, how do I update from version 8 (latest build) to version 9? I did not find an update pack on http://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/service-packs.html to update to version 9. best regards peter
reinvent the wheel for moving from WSUS to DC?
Hi, I am hoping that someone can save me the hours involved in trying to figure out the best/easiest way to push patches. Specifically, the issue is how do I use test computer groups for patches and then release/approve them to production when ready. Currently, WSUS provides a very simple way in the creation of your own computer groups. I have groups like XP - test, Windows 7 test, etc. Also, we do not want patches that we've approved for production clients getting pushed to any servers as we
Delete a computer from database
Here is my situation: I have a computer named AppTest1. I use it to test configurations on. Every couple of weeks I reimage the computer using our imaging software. Part of the imaging process installs the Desktop Cetral Agent on the computer. Once the computer comes up, Desktop Central begins to deploy every configuration to the machine. So now I don't have a clean machine. This is not what I want. My question is, is there a way to remove a computer from the Desktop Central database? The
Security for Roaming Users
I am evaluating Desktop Central in my environment currently. I have a Central server setup on our LAN and a distribution server setup in our DMZ. I have setup a Remote Office called "External Connectivity" for all off-LAN computers to connect through a DS in the DMZ. I have an IP scope setup for our LAN and have the default Remote Site set to "External Connectivity" We have many users that never come into the office. I have changed the default port to come across port 443. This is opened in
Encryption Hardening for All Desktop Central Communications & Web Server
Hello All, Here's my end goal... TLS 1.2 only. AES-256 Cipher ECDHE Negotion Can this be configured for Desktop Central SSL configuration BOTH for the agent and the web server?? Thx!
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