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Desktop Central 6

Windows Desktop Management Software

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IT Managers | System Administrators| MSP

DesktopCentral is a desktop management software for enterprises to centrally manage 1000s of desktops.

Software Distribution of MSI and EXE Based Applications.
Asset Management including, Software Metering, Licensing & Compliance.
Automated Patch Management for Windows Applications & Operating Systems.
Web-based access to Connect and Control Remote Desktops.

Success Stories "Bank of Holden has met secured controls required for Federal Compliance using Desktop Central."
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General - How To's

1. How to enable secure login (HTTPS) ?

Select Admin --> Server Settings.
Select the "Enable Secure Login (Https)" option and Save

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2. How to move Desktop Central Server installation from one machine to another without losing any data?

To move the Desktop Central installation from one machine to another, follow the steps below:

Upgrade the Desktop Central Server in the old installation to build number 60005 or above. Contact support@desktopcentral.com for Hot Fix and upgrade instructions.
Install Desktop Central 6 in the computer to which you want to move. DO NOT START the Desktop Central Server in the new installation.
Copy the <Install_Dir>/DesktopCentral_Server directory from the old installation and replace it in the new installation.
Skip this step if the IP Address and DNS name of the new installation is same as that of the old installation. From the old Desktop Central installation, define a Registry Settings Configuration for computers as below:
1. Select Configurations --> Templates. This will list all the Templates available in Desktop Central.
2. Click the Create Configuration link from the Action column for "Move DCServer to another computer" template.
3. Modify the Registry Settings and specify the Data/Expression for the values as below:
  1. DCServerName: The name of the machine to which the installation is being moved.
  2. DCServer Port: 8020
  3. DCServerIPAddress: The IP Address of the machine to which the installation is being moved.
4. Select the target computers that includes all the computers that are defined in the Scope of Management (SoM).
5. Deploy the Configuration.
Make sure that the Desktop Central Server in the old installation is up and running till the Registry Configuration is applied in all the computers that are defined in the SoM. When you get the status as Executed for the Registry Configuration that you have deployed, you can stop the Desktop Central Server in the old installation.
Start the Desktop Central Server in the new installation and check whether all the configurations and other data is intact.
You can now uninstall Desktop Central from the old installation. Ignore the message asking to uninstall the agents from the client machines.

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One of the primary responsibilities of an IT Manager is to effectively manage the desktops in their network. With regard to desktop management an IT Manager requires to ensure:

Rolling out latest enterprise software
Up-to-date critical patches installed in all the desktops
Strict adherence to software licensing laws.
Standardized desktop configuration in accordance to company policies
Desktop security by implementing necessary security standards and restrictions.

Above all, the System Administrators and other IT staff should be kept happy by not over burdening them.

Desktop Central provides an integrated Desktop Management solution that includes Software Deployment, Patch Management, Asset Management, Software License Management, Configurations to standardize and secure desktops, Active Directory Reports, and much more.

Desktop Central helps IT Managers to easily pull out reports on the status of software deployment, Vulnerability status of each desktop, Patch Status Reports, Software Compliance Reports, Active Directory Reports, etc. It also helps to roll out scheduled software deployment and automate patch management tasks.

If you are an IT Manager, the decisions you make are crucial. Why not test drive Desktop Central today? Call toll-free at 1-888-720-9500 for more information or click here to register for a FREE demonstration of the product.

You can also download Desktop Central for FREE. Click here.

System Administrator oversees computer networks to ensure they function smoothly and is responsible for customizing the network to meet the organization policy by installing the necessary software applications, applying necessary security policies, adding printers, etc. The administrator has to periodically install the necessary patches and maintain the inventory of the resources. With increasing requests and a growth in the number of desktops, it becomes more difficult to effectively manage desktops manually.

Desktop Central helps System Administrators to standardize desktop configurations, apply necessary security restrictions, deploy software applications, install patches, maintain hardware/software inventory, access and control desktops remotely, and much more. All these can be achieved from a central point without requiring running from one desktop to other.

Desktop Central also helps administrators to pull out necessary reports on the status of each task. It also provides reports on the health status of each desktop, inventory reports, software compliance reports, active directory reports, etc., that can be used for auditing purposes.

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