Manage Windows Computer Configurations
Endpoint Central, the complete desktop management software, leverages the Windows Active Directory and Group Policy Objects of the Windows 2000/2003 Domains to perform the configuration tasks. With over 30+ predefined configurations, administrators can perform almost all the regular desktop management activities with ease. It helps to secure and standardize the Windows desktops across the network. The Web-based user interface allows for applying the configuration to a single or group of desktops using a powerful filtering capability.
Given below are the various desktop configurations that can be accomplished using the application:
Desktop Configurations
Helps administrators to manage the user settings to maintain consistency across the network
Path Configuration
Set search path for various applications to help users easily access the required applications.
Drive Mapping
Map shareable resources as network drives or disconnect old drives for easy resource sharing.
Environment Variables
Set Environment Variables to provide users uniform environment throughout the network.
IP Printer
Configure an IP-based printer available in the windows network.
Display settings
Set wall papers and other display settings to maintain consistent the look and feel across the network.
Launch application
Launch the required application at user logon as per user or organization need.
Shared Printer
Configure shared printer available in the windows network.
File and Folder Operation
Copy, move, rename, and delete files and folders of the users.
Folder redirection
Redirect start menu, my documents, my pictures, recent files and history folders to a centralized location to enable users access these information from anywhere in the network.
Shortcut
Create shortcuts in desktops, quick launch bar, start menu, etc., to enable easy access of important applications.
Message Box
Popup important information and warning messages during the user logon.
Permission Management
Manage File, Folder, and Registry permissions for users.
Computer Configurations
Helps to provide standardized environment for all the users using the computer
Launch application
Launch essential applications at system startup.
Windows installer
Install or uninstall software (MSI format) from remote.
Scheduler
Schedule tasks and applications to run at defined time interval.
User Management
Create/Modify/Delete Local users in the remote computer.
Group Management
Create/Modify/Delete Local Groups in the remote computer.
Power Management
Create/Modify/Delete power schemes in the remote computer.
Windows Services
Manage essential Windows services from remote.
Registry settings
Manipulate registry values and keys of the computer from remote.
Custom Scripts
Execute custom scripts to accomplish organizational specific tasks during system startup or shutdown
Common Folder Redirection
Redirect common shell folders, such as common start menu, common desktop, common programs group etc., to a centralized location to enable users access these information from anywhere in the network.
Message box
Popup important information and warning messages during the system startup.
Application Configurations
Helps administrators in configuring the Microsoft applications across the network
MS Outlook
Configure several Microsoft Outlook settings, such as new mail arrival settings, auto archive settings, message formatting, etc., from a central location.
MS Office
Modify default file locations of Microsoft Office to enable access to the documents irrespective of which machine the user logs on from.
Internet Explorer
Set default home page, search page, proxy settings etc., for a smooth internet experience for users.
Windows Security Configurations
Protect the Windows desktops from unauthorized access and other vulnerabilities
Security Policies
Enable or disable windows security policies under Active Desktop, control panel, MMC, etc., modules to maintain network privacy.
Alerts
Warn users about password expiry and less disk space to enable users to act on them.
Legal notice
Popup messages during system startup to notify users about company policies that are of prime importance.
Firewall
Enable XP Firewall and configure exceptions in Windows XP machines to secure the machine from unauthorized access.
For more details on every Configuration, refer to the respective Configuration topic in the online help.