[ForYourInformation -5]:New enhancement in Project module
Often Project management involves planning and organization of a company's resources to move a specific task or event towards completion. In most scenario's it has a defined beginning and end in time. Any organization will follow best practices, long discussions, automation, to ensure seamless workflow. Though situations end up with some human errors. We all loved to have the function to correct particular errors with minimum/no impact. In older builds of Service Desk Plus, we followed a controlled
Security Advisory | ManageEngine OpManager
Dear Customer, Greetings from ManageEngine OpManager. This is a security advisory mail for Applications Manager Plugin (APM Plugin) users. It came to our notice that previously, a user was able to bypass the username-password requirement and execute arbitrary commands on the server in the APM plugin. This issue has been fixed in the latest version of OpManager. To know more about the vulnerability, click here. Recommendation: We highly recommend that you upgrade to the latest version of OpManager
[DidYouKnow -4] Self-service portal and knowledgebase
Hello folks, This time I'm here with yet another tip that will enable you to utilize ServiceDesk Plus optimally. The same incidents\questions, reappearing time and time again. Sound familiar? Responding to the same question over and over again is a huge waste of time and resource. How do you overcome this redundancy and free up your users to spend more time on higher-value tasks? One of the easiest ways is to choose a system that empowers your users. Ask yourself, does the system have: -- A self-service
Register for Enterprise Service Management (ESM) beta version
Dear Customers, Much awaited ESM (beta) build is almost ready for the customers. If you would like to get the beta service pack(ppm), please subscribe the below link. Once the service pack is ready for the testing, we will be able to share you the beta ppm file in batches through email. Since its a beta service pack(ppm), you can use your existing test setups to migrate your data. If not, create a test bed and upgrade your installation to the latest ESM version. Note: We recommend you to apply
Reinforce data protection with our all new Data leakage prevention solution: "Device Control Plus".
We are absolutely glad to inform you that we have introduced a brand-new Data leakage prevention solution for removable devices - Device Control Plus Reinforce data protection with our all new Data leakage prevention solution: Device Control Plus. Control, block and monitor all USB and peripheral devices effortlessly. Eliminate data loss due to unauthorized data transfers. Implement file access control to prevent unprivileged access. Get your work done quickly by granting temporary access to
Reinforce data protection with our all new Data leakage prevention solution: "Device Control Plus".
We are absolutely glad to inform you that we have introduced a brand-new Data leakage prevention solution for removable devices - Device Control Plus Reinforce data protection with our all new Data leakage prevention solution: Device Control Plus. Control, block and monitor all USB and peripheral devices effortlessly. Eliminate data loss due to unauthorized data transfers. Implement file access control to prevent unprivileged access. Get your work done quickly by granting temporary access to
Reinforce data protection with our all new Data leakage prevention solution: "Device Control Plus".
We are absolutely glad to inform you that we have introduced a brand-new Data leakage prevention solution for removable devices - Device Control Plus Reinforce data protection with our all new Data leakage prevention solution: Device Control Plus. Control, block and monitor all USB and peripheral devices effortlessly. Eliminate data loss due to unauthorized data transfers. Implement file access control to prevent unprivileged access. Get your work done quickly by granting temporary access to third-party
[ForYourInformation -4]:New enhancement in Link Request feature
Linking Requests is a feature that primarily provides an option to relate requests to one another and set some references between them. Secondly, certain common operations such as adding notes, creating resolutions and adding work logs can also be linked between them. When two or more requests are linked, one of the requests becomes the "Reference request" and the other requests are the "Linked requests". In older builds of Service Desk Plus, on viewing the linked request from parent request will
[ForYourInformation -3]:New enhancement in User Survey
Surveys are one of the absolute best methods to get input from your potential clients/users about the services you offer. For more than decades, these surveys have given a much more clear picture of clients/users' level of expectation, needs, etc.. which had helped the organization to set their objectives and goals. We often expected the survey tool to be easily customizable and up to the current trend. Now we have a new Survey enhancement available in 10511 builds of Service Desk Plus. SDF-72081: In
Patch Tuesday August 2019 updates from ManageEngine
Good day. Quick update on the August 2019 Patch Tuesday. New Security Bulletins : 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB4512491) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4512486) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB4512482) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4512489) 2019-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 (KB4511553) 2019-08
[DidYouKnow -2] Dynamic user addition
Scenario: One of our customers had come up with a question that new users are added to their active directory quite often and yet to be imported into ServiceDesk Plus. As you maybe aware that maximum frequency allowed is once a day for users auto-sync from AD can be scheduled once a day. Hence, he had to import the users manually multiple times a day to let the new users to login to the application that consumed lot of his time. He wanted to check with us if there is a better way to handle this.
[DidYouKnow -1] Build an efficient request approval process
The creation of an approval process is vital to the functioning and efficiency of an organization. To create this process, you must take a close look at your current approval workflow and record all the steps that an approval must pass through. With ServiceDesk Plus, we can now restrict whether approval can be sent to anyone or only system users or service request approvers can approve a request, allowing users to approve their own requests and so on. In most scenarios, when a request is submitted
Security advisory for Applications Manager & Applications Manager Plugin users below version 14.3
This is a security advisory for all ManageEngine Applications Manager and ManageEngine Applications Manager Plugin users below version 14.3. We recommend you to upgrade to the latest version of Applications Manager to avoid the security vulnerability described below. Severity: High Vulnerabilities: For Applications Manager users: Vulnerability type : SQL Injection/Remote Code Execution Vulnerability description: Due to an SQL Injection vulnerability in NewThresholdConfiguration.jsp, a low-authority
[Password Manager Pro Masterclass] Local administrator account management for Windows and Unix environments.
Hi there, In the first Masterclass session, we covered a detailed overview of password management for small business teams. Here's a video recording of the session. The next session will focus on password management for local administrator accounts in Windows as well as Unix environments. Password Manager Pro Masterclass Local administrator account management for Windows and Unix environments. Thursday, August 29 10am - 11am GMT 11am - 12pm EDT Register now. In this Masterclass session,
ServiceDesk Plus MSP - version 9.4 - Build - 9422 Released
Dear User(s) We released ServiceDesk Plus MSP - version 9.4 - Build - 9422. Please refer the Migration path table available here and upgrade to our latest build 9422. Please refer our read me from here. Issues Fixed : SDPMSP-8577: Worklog start time auto populates even after disabling the respective option in self service portal settings for the contract billing associated worklog is fixed. SDPMSP-13000: Problem with Survey Message HTML Editor is fixed. SDPMSP-13293: Default software reports are
Join us in Toronto for our first ever User Conference in Canada : 3 days of invaluable training, and fun networking!
We'd love to see you in Toronto for the ManageEngine User Conference from September 10 to 12, 2019. It's going to be three action-packed days designed to help you get more out of your ManageEngine experience - with an entire track dedicated to IT Operations Management, and individual sessions focused on the products you love. REGISTER NOW Here's what you can look forward to: Attend in-depth product presentations that cover everything from feature updates and how-tos, to industry best practices.
Join us in Toronto for our first ever User Conference in Canada : 3 days of invaluable training, and fun networking!
We'd love to see you in Toronto for the ManageEngine User Conference from September 10 to 12, 2019. It's going to be three action-packed days designed to help you get more out of your ManageEngine experience - with an entire track dedicated to IT Operations Management, and individual sessions focused on the products you love. REGISTER NOW Here's what you can look forward to: Attend in-depth product presentations that cover everything from feature updates and how-tos, to industry best practices.
[ForYourInformation -2]: Now you can Broadcast messages to particular group or site
In older builds we had limitations only to broadcast message either to "All Technicians" or "Logged-in Technicians" we all know how difficult it was to restrict the broad message to a specific set of people, now we can restrict the important message to a specific group of technicians or specific site technicians in just a click. This new enhancements in "Broadcast Message" feature is available from Build 10503 (reference id SDF-69242) How to Broadcast the message to a specific group of technicians
Join us in Toronto for our first ever User Conference in Canada: 3 days of invaluable training, and fun networking!
We'd love to see you in Toronto for the ManageEngine User Conference from September 10 to 12, 2019. It's going to be three action-packed days designed to help you get more out of your ManageEngine experience - with an entire track dedicated to IT Operations Management, and individual sessions focused on the products you love. Click here to check out all the details. Here's what you can look forward to: Attend in-depth product presentations that cover everything from feature updates and how-tos,
Join us in Toronto for our first ever User Conference in Canada: 3 days of invaluable training, and fun networking!
We'd love to see you in Toronto for the ManageEngine User Conference from September 10 to 12, 2019. It's going to be three action-packed days designed to help you get more out of your ManageEngine experience - with an entire track dedicated to IT Operations Management, and individual sessions focused on the products you love. Click here to check out all the details. Here's what you can look forward to: Attend in-depth product presentations that cover everything from feature updates and how-tos,
Join us in Toronto for our first ever User Conference in Canada: 3 days of invaluable training, and fun networking!
We'd love to see you in Toronto for the ManageEngine User Conference from September 10 to 12, 2019. It's going to be three action-packed days designed to help you get more out of your ManageEngine experience - with an entire track dedicated to IT Operations Management, and individual sessions focused on the products you love. Click here to check out all the details. Here's what you can look forward to: Attend in-depth product presentations that cover everything from feature updates and how-tos,
Patch Tuesday August 2019 updates from ManageEngine
Good day. Quick update on the August 2019 Patch Tuesday. New Security Bulletins : 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB4512491) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4512486) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB4512482) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4512489) 2019-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 (KB4511553) 2019-08
Patch Tuesday August 2019 updates from ManageEngine
Good day. Quick update on the August 2019 Patch Tuesday. New Security Bulletins : 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB4512491) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (KB4512486) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB4512482) 2019-08 Security Only Quality Update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 (KB4512489) 2019-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 (KB4511553) 2019-08
[Tips & Tricks] How to schedule PM tasks based on accounting calendar ( in week format 4-4-5 )
Requirement: Create PM Task during the last day of the month. Implementation: We can use the python script using the negate option. Steps: Create a PM Task, either periodic or daily schedule. Configure the attached script in Business Rules. Sample screenshot on PM task configuration Sample screenshot on BR configuration . Note: Download the attachment and remove the .txt from the file name, unzip the attachment, move "functions.py and pmtask_repeat_monthly.py" files to [ManageEngine\ServiceDesk\integration\custom_scripts]
[Tips & Tricks] How to show pop-up/alert users on ticket submission
In the request cycle, we would have come across several scenarios, where we need to alter the requester on form submission. Now the popup window/alter can be configured through Field and Form rules, the following sample workflow will provide an insight into this feature. Admin tab -> incident template -> FaFR -> on form submission and add desired text. The requester will get a popup when he/she selects the particular incident template from the list. Next - [Tips & Tricks] How to schedule PM tasks
Password Manager Pro new build 10200
Hi, Password Manager Pro 10200 has been released and is now available for downloading. Take a look at our Release Notes to learn more about other enhancements and minor bug fixes included in this upgrade pack (build 10200). How to Upgrade to Build 10200? Existing customers of PMP can download the upgrade pack from the following URL: https://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/upgradepack.html IMPORTANT NOTE: Take a copy of the entire PMP installation folder and paste it in
Configuration Management - to get the list of users enabled with service request approval permission / list of sites present in the application
This report returns all the users enabled with service request approval permission. SELECT aaauser.first_name "Approver Name", dpt.deptname "Department", sdo.name "Site", sd.jobtitle "Job Title" FROM srapproverdetails LEFT JOIN aaauser ON aaauser.user_id = srapproverdetails.approver LEFT JOIN aaacontactinfo ON aaauser.user_id = aaacontactinfo.contactinfo_id LEFT JOIN sduser sd ON aaauser.user_id=sd.userid LEFT JOIN userdepartment ud ON aaauser.user_id=ud.userid LEFT JOIN DepartmentDefinition
The second edition of the Password Manager Pro Masterclass is here!
Hi all, Password Manager Pro Masterclass is back, this time with a brand-new set of topics to help you stay abreast of the various trends in enterprise privileged access management (PAM). These hands-on sessions will highlight the business scenarios that require you to adopt a strong PAM program, and our experts will show you how you can use Password Manager Pro to achieve this. The first topic for the Password Manager Pro Masterclass series is "Straightforward password management for small business
ServiceDesk Plus MSP - version 9.4 - Build - 9412 Released
Dear User(s) We released ServiceDesk Plus MSP - version 9.4 - Build - 9412. Please refer the Migration path table available here and upgrade to our latest build 9412. What's New ? Enhancements made : SDPMSP-11376 : Option to show only approved solutions to the technicians Unapproved solutions will be hidden from technicians who doesn't have solution approval privilege. Issues Fixed - List is available here. Note : As a best Practice, please do the upgrade only in your Test environment and based
Manage and secure enterprise Mac deployments with Mobile Device Manager Plus!
You can now easily manage and secure mac machines. Mobile Device Manager Plus leverages the security features provided by Apple, facilitating over the air deployment of policies for devices in bulk. These features are listed as follows: Enroll Macs in bulk Using Apple Business Manager (ABM) and Apple School Manager (ASM), enroll Macs in bulk. Additionally, supervising your devices provides a multitude of additional management capabilities. Stringent passwords Create and configure password policies
Asset Management - report to get the list of workstations that do not have agent installed on them
SELECT MAX(workstation.WORKSTATIONNAME) "Workstation Name",
MAX(net.IPADDRESS) "IP Address",
MAX(aaov.NAME) "Site",
MAX(aaaUser.FIRST_NAME) "User",
MAX(workstation.LOGGEDUSER) "Last Logged In User",
LONGTODATE(MAX(LASTSUCCESSAUDIT.AUDITTIME)) "Last Success scan" FROM SystemInfo workstation
LEFT JOIN NetworkInfo net ON workstation.WORKSTATIONID=net.WORKSTATIONID
LEFT JOIN Resources RESOURCE ON workstation.WORKSTATIONID=resource.RESOURCEID
LEFT JOIN ResourceOwner
Asset Management - report to get the list of inventoried workstations/servers along with their details
SELECT Max(workstation.workstationname) "Workstation", Max(workstation.model) "Model", Max(workstation.servicetag) "Service Tag", Max(state.displaystate) "Asset State", Max(osinfo.osname) "OS", Max(aaauser.first_name) "User", Max(deptDef.deptname) "Department", Max(aaov.NAME) "Site" FROM systeminfo workstation LEFT JOIN resources resource ON
Asset Management - report to fetch the list of detected workstations/servers along with their details
SELECT Max(workstation.workstationname) "Workstation", Max(workstation.model) "Model", Max(workstation.servicetag) "Service Tag", Max(state.displaystate) "Asset State", Max(osinfo.osname) "OS", Max(aaauser.first_name) "User", Max(deptDef.deptname) "Department", Max(aaov.NAME) "Site" FROM systeminfo workstation LEFT JOIN resources resource ON workstation.workstationid = resource.resourceid
Asset Management - report to find the last scanned time of assets and their scan status
SELECT resource.resourcename "Asset Name", Max(net.ipaddress) "IP Address", Longtodate(Max(LASTSUCCESSAUDIT.audittime)) "Last success Scan Date", Longtodate(Max(audithistory.audittime)) "Last Scan Date", Max(audithistory.auditstatus) "Audit Status", Max(aaauser.first_name) "User" FROM resources resource LEFT JOIN resourceowner rOwner ON resource.resourceid
Asset Management - report to find the user accounts of workstations
SELECT workstation.workstationname "Workstation", ua.username "User Name", ua.domainname "Domain Name", ua.description "Description", ua.status "Status", state.displaystate "Asset State" FROM usersaccountinfo ua LEFT JOIN systeminfo workstation ON ua.workstationid = workstation.workstationid LEFT JOIN resources resource ON workstation.workstationid = resource.resourceid
Change Management - count of change requests based on template
SELECT ct.NAME "Template", Count(chdt.changeid) "count" FROM changedetails chdt LEFT JOIN changetemplate ct ON chdt.templateid=ct.templateid WHERE chdt.createdtime >= <from_lastmonth> AND chdt.createdtime <= <to_lastmonth> GROUP BY ct.NAME ORDER BY 1 Click this link to navigate to the next report.
Change Management - report on change roles associated to users on a given change
PGSQL: SELECT chdt.changeid "Change ID", chdt.title "Title", orgaaa.first_name "Change Requester", ownaaa.first_name "Change Owner", cmDef.first_name "Change Manager", stageDef.displayname
Change Management - report on change stages history
SELECT chdt.changeid "Change ID", chdt.title "Title", orgaaa.first_name "Requested by", ownaaa.first_name "Technician", Longtodate(chdt.createdtime) "Created Time", Longtodate(chdt.scheduledstarttime) "Scheduled Start Time", Longtodate(chdt.scheduledendtime) "Scheduled End", Longtodate(chdt.completedtime) "Completed Time", stagedef.NAME
Change Management - changes that have assets involved
SELECT chdt.changeid AS "Change ID", chdt.title AS "Title", orgaaa.first_name AS "Change Requester", ownaaa.first_name AS "Change Owner", catadef.categoryname AS "Category", subcatadef.NAME AS "Subcategory", itemdef1.NAME AS "Item", res.ciname "Asset" FROM changedetails chdt LEFT JOIN sduser orgsd ON chdt.initiatorid = orgsd.userid LEFT JOIN aaauser orgaaa ON orgsd.userid = orgaaa.user_id
Change Management - changes that were caused by incidents
SELECT chdt.changeid "Change ID", chdt.title "Change Title", Longtodate(chdt.createdtime) "Change Created Time", Longtodate(chdt.completedtime) "Change Completed Time", orgaaa.first_name "Change Requested by", ownaaa.first_name "Change Technician", stagedef.NAME "Change Status", wo.workorderid "Request ID", aau.first_name
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