Hello everyone,
As an administrator, you might of come across this complaint many times. ‘my computer takes more time to login’ or ’slow logon process’. The reason may vary from anything like DNS, netbios over TCP, Domain mixed mode, complex GPOs which may deploy softwares, or any start-up program which may communicate network resource to proceed., the list may grow.
Here is a simple registry tweak which can make the login in async mode (meaning the logon process will not wait for anything, but proceed and give you the windows screen to work). Basically it will bring the login prompt show up before the network is fully initialized.
Enable Fast Logon : In a large networked computers it is recommended to have the Fast Logon enabled so that the logon/startup of the computer will be faster without waiting for the other network to come to live. Here is the procedure :
Registry settings to Enable Fast Logon
SyncForegroundPolicy (DWORD) = 1
in the hive
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
make it to 0 so that it would be in Asynchronous.
You can apply this through the Desktop Central -> Registry configuration for your client computers.
cheers
Romanus
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Hi All,
Please find the Hotfix release for Desktop Central.
http://bonitas.adventnet.com/desktopcentral/02Oct2008/ManageEngine_Desktop_Central_6_0_0_SP-2_16.ppm
DC Server Build : 60216 - Agent Version : 6.2.12
Read the instructions to install the hotfix.
Feature Enhancements/Bug Fixes:
- Active Directory Reports via Email
- Software Packaging Options
- Disable Uninstall option in Add or Remove programs
- Enable logging for MSI install troubleshooting
Cheers
Romanus
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Hi Folks,
I’ve already posted a blog on MS Office 2007 installation. why now for 2003? The reason was we get lot of requests still on MS Office 2003, so i’m making a brief post to address this. Lets get into the details of Microsoft Office 2003 installation using Desktop Central.
How it works?
The Custom Installation Wizard enables you to record changes to the master installation in a Windows Installer transform (MST file) without altering the original package (MSI file). When setup is run with both the package and the transform, Windows Installer applies the transform to the original package, and Setup uses your altered configuration to perform the installation unattended.
How to do it?
1. You need the Office Resource Kit (ORK) to customize the Office package also the actual office installation. You can download the ORK from the below given microsoft site.
http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/e/d/0eda9ae6-f5c9-44be-98c7-ccc3016a296a/ork.exe
2. You can trigger the tool from the shown UI path.
Start -> Programs -> Microsoft Office -> Microsoft Office Tools -> Microsoft Office Resource Kit -> Custom Installation Wizard.
3. Customize your MS Office 2003 as need. The given URL speaks about the extensive customizations of MS Office on users’ computers. (if you run the tool, its going to be pretty easy in most of the cases, if you are not sure just move ahead with next it will not cause any issues.)
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ork2003/HA011401941033.aspx
4. When done you will be shown with the command line to run. Something like this
Setup.exe TRANSFORMS=UNATTENDED.MST /qp-
5. Copy and paste this command in the Desktop Central -> Software installation -> add package -> command line. Now try with couple of computers to ensure whether your customization goes fine before you roll out to the network.
Check here for more details.
http://unattended.msfn.org/unattended.xp/view/web/50/
Cheers
romanus
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The Euro’08 countdown starts
romanus September 8, 2008
Hi Folks,
The ManageEngine Euro Roadshow 2008 begins today. Its an exclusive opportunity to meet, converge, and communicate with leading industry technicians and administrators working in the same line as you, sharing your interests, focus, and even challenges. IT peers share their work experience and in-depth knowledge about various industry products, real-time scenarios, and best practices. Learn, discuss, and exchange your experiences with the other attendees, ManageEngine Executives and Partners. Everything mentioned above is possible in the ManageEngine Euro Roadshow 2008. So don’t miss it..
Register for Euro UserMeet.
http://manageengine.adventnet.com/euroroadshow/registration.html
Check the agenda of ManageEngine Euro Roadshow 2008.
http://manageengine.adventnet.com/euroroadshow/agenda.html
See you in the show.
cheers
romanus
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Hi Folks
Here is the Hotfix release for this week from Desktop Central. You can download from the below link
http://bonitas.adventnet.com/desktopcentral/08Sep2008/ManageEngine_Desktop_Central_6_0_0_SP-2_12.ppm
DC Server Build : 60212 - Agent Version : 6.2.8
Please find the instructions to install the hotfix.
Feature Enhancements/Bug Fixes:
- Enhancement in Asset Scanning error notification.
- Issues fixed in Remote shutdown.
- Error while editing custom group is fixed
Cheers
Romanus
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Hi Folks
Here is the latest release of Hotfix from Desktop Central. Please find the instructions to install the hotfix.
http://bonitas.adventnet.com/desktopcentral/29Aug2008/ManageEngine_Desktop_Central_6_0_0_SP-2_11.ppm
DC Server Build : 60211 - Agent Version : 6.2.7
Feature Enhancements:
1. Patch Management
- Shutdown functionality added in Patch Installs
- Scheduler enhancement
2. Remote Control
- New RDS setting is added
- Provision to end ‘Windows Remote Desktop’ connection and ‘Connect Anyway’ (Specific to Windows XP)
2. Active Directory Reports
- Scheduler enhancements
Bug Fixes:
Active Directory Reports - Issue in displaying OUs with same name is fixed.
Cheers
Romanus
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Hi Folks
Here are the instructions to apply any hotfix and service pack installation.
Instructions to apply the Hotfix
1. Shut down Desktop Central. (either through Start -> Programs -> Desktop Central -> Stop Desktop Central (or) Right click Desktop Central logo on the Notification area of Task bar and click Shut down Server)
2. Take backup of the <DesktopCentral_Server> product installation directory.
3. Execute the UpdateManager.bat file present in the <DesktopCentral_Server>\bin directory.
4. Click “Browse” and select the hotfix (.ppm) file that you have downloaded.
5. Click “Install” to install the hotfix. This may take few minutes depending on the amount of data that needs to be migrated.
6. Wait until the hotfix is fully installed.
7. Click “Close” and then click “Exit” to exit the Update Manager tool.
8. Execute the stopdb.bat present in the <DesktopCentral_Server>\bin directory.
9. Start the Desktop Central now to work.
cheers
romanus
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Hi Folks
Desktop Central now supports the Microsoft Office patches viz Office 2003 and 2007 (Hotfixes and Service Packs) through the latest 60206 hotfix release. This hotfix carries both the enhancements and bug fixes on other modules also. You can download the Hotfix from the below given link
http://bonitas.adventnet.com/desktopcentral/14Aug2008/ManageEngine_Desktop_Central_6_0_0_SP-2_7.ppm
Build version : 60207, Agent version : 6.2.4
Highlights of the release
- Remote Control : Remote control Connection problem for renamed SoM computer issue is fixed.
- Help Desk Enhancements : New settings for changing E-Mail domain, and provision to add prefix to Help Desk request subjects
- Patch Management : Issues in Vulnerability report is fixed, MS-Office Patching Support added.
Instructions to Apply Service Packs & Hot Fixes
- Shut down Desktop Central. (either through Start –> Programs –>ManageEngine Desktop Central 6–> Stop Desktop Central or Right click Desktop Central logo on the Notification area of Task bar and click Shut down Server)
- Take a backup of the entire <DesktopCentral_Server> directory (goto cmd and from <DesktopCentral_Server\bin> run the stopDB.bat) ; now zip the contents and keep in a safe place. (for this time)
- Execute the UpdateManager.bat file present in the <Desktop Central_Home>/bin directory.
- Click “Browse” and select the.ppm file that you have downloaded.
- Click “Install” to install the service pack. This may take few minutes depending on the amount of data that needs to be migrated.
- Wait until the service pack / hotfix is fully installed.
- Click “Close” and then click “Exit” to exit the Update Manager tool.
- Start the Desktop Central.
Cheers
Romanus
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In the new release (SP2) of Desktop Central, support for managing desktops in WAN is added. With this release enterprises can easily manage their branch offices at different locations and Roaming Users like Sales or Marketing people desktops. Please read the below Press Release for more details
AdventNet Upgrades Desktop Central to Support Managing Desktops in WAN — Branch Offices & Roaming Users
ManageEngine Desktop Central Can Now Manage Desktops Spread Across the Globe From a Central Location
Pleasanton, California, August 5, 2008
AdventNet Inc. today announced the new release of Desktop Central, a Windows Desktop Management software, which helps enterprises in managing their desktops spread across the globe from a central location. Now, it is easy to patch, deploy software, take control of remote computers, and manage assets of all the branch office computers. The new release helps administrators to secure and standardize desktops from a single point irrespective of their physical location, thus saving huge time and effort.
Some of the highlights of this release include:
- Central management of desktops across branches and of roaming users.
- Uses secured communication via HTTPS/SSL — No dedicated VPN connection is required.
- Enables users to make help desk requests directly from their computers without requiring them to send an email or by logging into the help desk application
“We have more than 250 users with 7 branches. It was a difficult task to support those users desktop by a limited number of technicians. Using Desktop Central’s WAN solution it has become easy to support the users across all branches for trouble shooting, software installation, asset management, or patch management — it is like instant support to the users, which helps our IT department keep our users smiling. Now we can support our users instantly whether they are in Head office, branch office or in roaming,” says Akthar Gerab National Enterprises, a satisfied customer.
“Adding support for managing desktops in WAN is a significant milestone as it helps enterprises to avoid having multiple instances of Desktop Central thereby reducing the total cost of ownership,” said Mathivanan Venkatachalam, Director - Product Development at AdventNet. “As many organizations have a global presence for their business needs, the new release of Desktop Central will help them to manage their desktops with ease,” he added.
Availability and Pricing
The latest release of Desktop Central can be downloaded directly from our website (http://www.desktopcentral.com/?prjul08). Desktop Central offers a free 30-day evaluation license of the Professional Edition. A permanent Free Edition is also available for small businesses. The annual subscription price for the Professional Edition starts at $995 for 100 systems.
About Desktop Central
Desktop Central is a complete Desktop Management Software that provides Software Deployment, Patch Management, Service Pack Installation, Asset Management, Remote Control, Configurations, System Tools, User Logon Reports and Active Directory Reports. It is a network-neutral solution that can be used to manage desktops in Active Directory, Workgroups, or other directory services based networks like Novell® eDirectory.
About AdventNet
Enabling Management Your Way™
AdventNet provides affordable software in the areas of network applications and database tools. With a broad product portfolio and an active customer base ranging from enterprises, equipment vendors and service providers, AdventNet has emerged as a very affordable and high-quality alternative to expensive software that is common in the industry. AdventNet is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA with offices in NJ, MA, India, UK, China and Japan and has a well-trained partner base around the globe. Visit us at www.adventnet.com
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Simple Hand book for WMI Troubleshooting.
Here is a quick troubleshooting guide or tips, whatever you call it, on WMI issues. Thanks to Kings for putting all the relevant details together as a single document. These are the errors you get in Desktop Central due to the WMI issues. This may mostly occur when you do,
- On-demand Agent installation
- On-demand Patch Scan and
- On-demand Inventory scan etc.,
This document can be of handy assistance to do the troubleshooting on your own, when you get such errors in Desktop Central. Also, we are open for improvement, when you find any additional issues related to WMI, feel free to report so that the scenario can be captured and updated in this document.
Download your copy : Handbook for WMI issues in Desktop Central
Cheers
Romanus
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