Custom Report to Show Inventory based on AD OU?
We keep all the systems we have in inventory in an OU in AD called "Inventory" These systems all have DC Agent installed already for preliminary staging so they are cataloged in DC already. What I want to do is be able to pull a report in DC that will show me all the machines we have in the Inventory OU along with details such as model, warranty information, etc. I see in the active directory reports that I can view computers by OU, but that doesn't give me the option to incorporate all the granular
Migration DC8 on another IP adress what with Agents.
When i installed DC8 and create first DC agent -my mistake was that i puted IP adress in agent to communicate with server now i know that i had put HOSTNAME for server now i wouldn't have that problem. Now i need migrate server on new ip range and i know that i will lost communication with agents. I have arround 300 agents and try find best solution how change in all agent ip adress to hostname of DC8 server before i migrate same one. Regards, Sebastijan
settign up automatic patch deployment
When setting up a configuration to scan, download and deploy missing patches to a test PC first i built the task and it scanned the PC then it downloaded the updates and i have approved all of them but it just says yet to deploy. What have i done wrong?
Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7
When will Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 show up in patch management for Desktop Central? Thank you.
Missing Update
Update ID 12693 Bullettin MS12-074 - (Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 on Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB2729449) is still showing up as missing even after many deployments and a few manual installations. Can you advise please? Chris
Quick-launch box not going
Hi, I have noticed when connecting to another machine using the remote control facility that the quick-launch box takes a long time to remove once you disconnect the session, in some cases it can stay on the screen for a number of hours. My first question is this,does the quick-launch box retain administrator rights even though I have already disconnected, thus enabling the user to perform function for which we do not allow them. Second question, can its removal on disconnection be performed more
User Profile Specific Software installs (Chrome, Dropbox, etc)
According to this post, it was expected to have User specific software (software that installs into the user's profile rather than other common locations like Program Files) would be available in software inventory by Q1 2013. This is becoming an increasing issue for us, especially with Dropbox. Is there an update to the status of this critical feature?
Software Metering??
Software Metering does not seem to work.... 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 Microsoft Excel 2013(15.0.4420.1017) Enter a unique rule name: test1234 enter the file name: excel.exe enter the original file name: excel.exe enter the product name: Excel 2013 leave file version blank leave comments blank click save.. It appears in the list. Put a checkmark in the first
Inventory Reports > Software Product Keys
Is there way to change this report so it reports on other software? Right now it will only report on Windows OS..
Help with configuring Prohibited software
Hi, Can someone offer some assistants configuring Prohibited software section in Desktop Central? It seems it really doesn't do to much... I've listed a number of programs that I don't want on my network, but users are still able to install them without problem. For a test, I added a program called "PDFKey" to the Prohibited list. It correctly detected it on machine. I then went ahead and installed it onto another machine. It showed up in the in the inventory, but the user did not get a warning
'Continue Installation if the exit code is...' not working?
So I have an MSI file that I'd like to install only if a particular file/folder does not exist on the workstation. I have created a batch file that says the following: if not exist "C:\Program Files\Program X" set errorlevel=1 EXIT /B %ERRORLEVEL% I have verified that this script is working and exiting with the correct error level based on the existence of the program directory. In DC, I set my install configuration to run the batch file and checked the checkbox for 'Continue the installation
Detecting existing software before install
Hey guys, Sorry if this is a newbie question, but I've just started to test my first few packages to my company via. desktop central. I'm just testing a few simple small MSIs (eg. Citrix client). It seems as though that if the software already exists (installed from the exact same .MSI) on the workstation, DC tries to re-install it again regardless. Since .MSI's can detect if it's already installed - is this not communicated to DC somehow? In other words, if I create a configuration to install
After patch 80226 the deploy button is without function
Hello, after installing the latest patch 80226 i have problems to install patches because the deploy-button at the end of the site is without function. Nothing happend, no message, no error message, nothing. Change the browser from firefox to IE do not change anything. Going back to Version 80214 everything works fine. BTW: With Version 80226 the Desktop Central is in german. Thanks for you help.
No Reboot
Hi, Would it be possible to have an extra option in the patch management, it would be "do not reboot and do not prompt". I sometimes have to manually apply patches to machines and many of our users get frustrated when the get the prompt to restart their machine, especially when in the middle of work which can not be postponed. Although the option to not reboot the machine is selected, the prompt to restart the machine is displayed, an option which stopped the prompt from being displayed would be
desktop central update notification
so i have setup a schedule for my endusers to receive and install the updates. I have split it up into custom groups of 15 or so over the course of the month so everyone doesn't get an update on the same night. I want to send out a calendar reminder for everyone when their update will occur so they can log off and close the various applications that might be updated. Is there a way inside of desktop central for that reminder to pop up so i don't have to send a reminder via outlook? Thanks.
Scope of Management - Different Agent
Hello, Is it possible to install different agents in Scope of Management based on OU? For example, we have a an agent that is called Local Office, which should be installed to all our computers that are in the OU called LAN, and we also have an agent that we have configured for our mobile computers. I would like this to automatically install on computers that are in our 'Mobile' OU
Group Exclusion when deployment is targeted to a Group
I want to deploy software via a configuration based on group membership of the target computer. However I want to exclude certain computers if they are also members of another group. For example; Install App1 to all computers in AD group Finance1, but not if those computers are also in group Finance2. I am able to successfully exclude PCs in a group if I install based on the domain or the OU of the computer, but not when install is based on a group. I configure the first group as the target, then
any idea why i get this at every 90 minute check in?
Log Name: Application Source: DesktopCentral Date: 4/10/2013 1:14:33 PM Event ID: 103 Task Category: None Level: Information Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: travellap60.cic.scic.com Description: The description for Event ID 103 from source DesktopCentral cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair the component on the local
ActiveX Component will not install for non-admin
I've upgraded to Build 80226. I've set all the Internet Explorer ActiveX settings as recommended in your document. The major issue I am having is that a non-admin can not install the ActiveX Component on their computer. Is there a way to deploy this to all users that are using Remote Control?
add sub-domains in desktopCentral
Hi, I have 2 sub domains in my domain but they are in different location. Do i Have to add these sub domain as a Remote Office or I can add them as Computers in local office and how? I will appreciate if you guide me in this situation Best Regards
Using Custom Groups defined by OU to deploy patches
It seems as though if I use a static Custom Group made of of OUs, when any member of an OU changes the changes are not reflected in the static group. That's why they are called "static." But when I try and use a Dynamic Group I cannot select its members based upon OU. does it not make sens that I would want to do this? i can see why some would want to deploy based on OS, Service Pack, etc. but I can make a good case for deploying patches based on a Business unit (OU in active directory-speak)
wusa.exe package failure, IE 10 Uninstall
Ok, first off I am making a new post because because I don't want to trample on (https://forums.manageengine.com/#Topic/49000006039766) post with my noob questions. I tried to follow but I am still completely lost after 4 days of trying. I will post screenshots of various attempts at building a package to remove IE10 on a windows 7. Please tell me where I am going wrong, I have also gone to http://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/software_installation/windows_software_installation.html and
Scan Failing
Romanus I have a problem with a patch scan failing on a server (request ID :##13750366## opened 07/03/13) due to "disk drive serial number not being fetched" apparently. I'm being pushed for a resolution at my end but ManageEngine are saying they do not have a timeframe on the fix. Could you escalate this for me? Thanks JP/
customising the App Catalogue
Hi , is there a way to customise the tittle of the App Catalogue and the image as it appears on the iPhones and HTCs? thanks russ
Vulnerability DB Update Failed
Hi Team, I am currently having issues with the vulnerability database on my server (Desktop central MSP 8) not updating. It says that the last successful update was on Feb 13, and it has failed on every attempt since then. This happens both with the scheduled update and a manual update. If I click on the "Failure" link to get more detail, it just says "Failed to Update the Vulnerability DataBase on 2013-03-19 09:00:00". I have uploaded the "Patchdownloadlog" from server for your reference at below
Expried Warranty Report - CSV
I would like to have DC8 send me automated reports with a list of machines whose warranties have expired. Unfortunately when I go to DC8 > Reports > Add Scheduled Report, select Inventory Reports > Expired Warranty and choose to the results e-mailed in CSV format, the report I recieve includes machines that have warranties that have not yet expired. If I run the same report within DC8 > Reports > Inventory Reports > Expired Warranty, the results are correct. I have tested this many times and can
DesktopCentral_Server\Patch
Hi, I'm actually cleaning DesktopCentral (deleting useless/temp files, we are running out of disk space). I found a ManageEngine post that explain which folders/files are delete-able here : http://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/removing-unwanted-files-from-dc-how-to.html It works perfectly but I found a "Patch" folder which appears to have something like backups of .ppm and uncompressed .ppm (look attached screenshot). Is this folder cleanable or we should keep it like it is?
How do I force a new automated warrantly look up?
It seems as if DC keeps the original warranty expiration for a PC until I go into the inventory record and click "Scan Now". Is there anyway to force this look up to happen again, say for all PC's? FYI, it doesn't seem to do it during an asset scan.
Uninstall IE 10
Hello, Has anyone been able to script out or otherwise rollback Internet Explorer 10 to the previous version? It seems some of our computers were recently updated before we could block IE 10, and now we need to roll back. I haven't been able to find anything reliable on the web so far. Thanks
Automate patch deployment reboot policy
Hi, We are facing problem in “ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP 8” that during Automate Patch Deployment, Restart Pop-Up is coming very frequently on user’s system (even after restarting whenever asked to restart). Current reboot policy is “Allow user to skip Reboot”. We need to find an option to deploy all missing patches in one shot and need only one reboot after the FINAL patch deployment. Please suggest that is there any option to fulfill our requirement. Thanks in advance Regards Tejvir
Desktop Central Agent version upgrade
Hi Team, We need to upgrade our desktop central agent version from 8.0 to 8.2. on all client machine. Please help me to achieve the same. Regards Prasad Kavale 961932704
host is unreachable
I'm using the free admin tools and whenever i use the Shutdown/restart or GPO update tool i get the message Status: Failed and Remarks: Host is not reachable. The workstation is running windows 7 enterprise 32 bit with SP 1 and the server is 2008 R2 Enterprise 64 BIT. The tools worked when the workstation was XP PRO, but now the tools wont work on the station, even thought the workstation sees the server and the tools see the workstation. Any feedback will be great.
Java 7 U17 32 bit JRE seems to be missing from DC
The JDK is in there, as is the 64 bit JRE, but the 32 bit JRE is not there.
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?
Is there a way to change the severity of a patch?
Security update bulletin ID's always start the same way, but I've notice a lot of them still appear as unrated. Is there any way to adjust this?
No Desktop Central link when creating a new discussion (as a guest)
I'm attempting to post a question to the Desktop Central forum (as a guest), but Desktop Central doesn't have a link in the "Forum" section to the right of the main window. Is this an oversight? Thanks.
Required firewall ports
Hello, I am attempting to bring into management a certain subnet in our office so that we can start scanning and re-mediating servers. This subnet is behind and internal firewall managed by our security team. I need to provide them a list of ports which need to be open, both ways, between the subnet the Desktop Central server is on and the subnet needing to be managed. Could someone please provide a list of required TCP and UDP ports to be opened for DC to work appropriately? I would like to see
Desktop Central MSP move from one server to another
Hi, we have a Desktop Central MSP 8 (Build 80014) server. it is running on windows 2003 R2 Std. Now we are planning to move it to another machine with windows server 2008 Ent. Please explain the process for DC MSP 8 migration. Thanks in advance.. Regards Tejvir
Change Databse Server in Desktop Central
Hi, How to change the MySQL Database to MS SQL 2008 database in Desktop Central in Desktopcentral bin directory there is a changeDBserver.bat which i click it gives me a message "Data Migration from Postgres database is currently not supported" . Please guide me Best Regards,
Remove nat
Hi, I would like to know how to remove the nat rule in Desktop Central for MDM, after testing we now would like to perform internal only management. What is the easiest way to reset nat rule. Thanks. Geoff Hutchinson.
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