# Endpoint management Overcome silos. Consolidate teams, tools, and processes across your end-user computing (EUC) and server infrastructure ![enterprise-end-user-screenshot.svg](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/enterprise/images/enterprise-endpoint-management-banner.png) ## Manage every endpoint Rated 5/5 for multi-OS support in The Forrester Wave™: Unified Endpoint Management, Q4 2023 and in top-tier analyst evaluations ### Windows ![windows](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-24.svg) - Drop-ship devices with Windows Autopilot. - Manage legacy and modern Windows environments, including Windows 11, IoT devices, and servers. - Assess readiness for Windows 11 deployment and ensure a smooth transition by migrating user and workload data and ensuring day zero support for the new OS. - Configure native Windows security features, like Microsoft Defender, Windows Firewall, and Exploit Guard, to bolster endpoint security. - Extend advanced endpoint security from the same platform. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/windows-management.html?utm_source=enterprise-management&utm_medium=website&utm_content=windows) ### macOS ![macOS](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-25.svg) - Drop-ship devices with Apple Business/School Manager. - Integrate with Apple's declarative management protocol to maintain devices in the desired state. - Configure native macOS security capabilities, including FileVault, XProtect, Gatekeeper, application firewalls, firmware security, and bootstrap tokens. - Extend advanced endpoint security from the same platform. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mac-management.html?utm_source=enterprise-management&utm_medium=website&utm_content=macos) ### Linux ![linux](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-26.svg) - Gain visibility and control over all Linux distros, even those running on ARM architecture. - For the 15+ widely adopted distros, extend advanced support, including device and app management, first- and third-party patching, configuration and inventory management, remote control, and compliance. ![box-icon-v15-77](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-83.svg) ![box-icon-v15-78](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-84.svg) ![box-icon-v15-79](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-85.svg) ![box-icon-v15-80](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-86.svg) ![box-icon-v15-81](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-87.svg) ![box-icon-v15-82](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-88.svg) ![box-icon-v15-77](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-89.svg) ![box-icon-v15-78](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-90.svg) ![box-icon-v15-79](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-91.svg) ![box-icon-v15-80](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-92.svg) ![box-icon-v15-81](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-93.svg) [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/linux-management.html?utm_source=enterprise-management&utm_medium=website&utm_content=linux) ### Android ![enterprise-endpoint-management-android-ent](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/enterprise/images/enterprise-endpoint-management-android-ent.png) ![enterprise-endpoint-management-samsung-knox](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/enterprise/images/enterprise-endpoint-management-samsung-knox.svg) #### What does this mean for you? - Enterprise-grade management and security - Certified experts to help set up our platform to maximize value - Proof that your peers across the globe are managing hundreds of thousands of Android devices with our platform [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mobile-device-management-android.html?utm_source=enterprise-management&utm_medium=website&utm_content=android) ### iOS & iPadOS ![ios](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-28.svg) - Use over five onboarding methods, including Apple Business Manager and Apple Configurator, that cater to various COPE, BYOD, and COBO use cases. - Integrate with Apple's declarative management protocol to maintain devices in the desired state. - Implement shared device management through customized sign-ins, SSO, automation, reporting, and secure sign-outs. - Gain comprehensive kiosk capabilities (like single- and multi-app modes), customize home screens, lock down specific settings, configure VPNs, and do even more. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/mobile-device-management-ios.html?utm_source=enterprise-management&utm_medium=website&utm_content=ios-and-ipados) ### ChromeOS ![chrome](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-29.svg) #### We're 1 of 6 Approved Google enterprise mobility management partners #### What does this mean for you? - Drop-shipping using Android zero-touch enrollment - Complete ChromeOS management from provisioning to decommissioning - Shared device management through customized sign-ins, SSO, automation, reporting, and secure sign-outs - Comprehensive kiosk capabilities like single- and multi-app modes, customizable home screens, lockdowns of specific settings, and VPN configuration ### BYODs ![byod](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-30.svg) - Containerize and secure the corporate workspace by creating a separate work profile on personal devices without violating users' privacy. - Improve BYOD adoption and security by offering conditional access for Exchange email accounts and Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Zoho Workplace apps to balance security and the user experience. - Implement app-only management to secure corporate data within or moving between any productivity suites like Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, and Zoho One without having the devices under management. - Respect employee privacy by communicating and collecting consent for the management software's control over the devices. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/bring-your-own-device-byod.html?utm_source=enterprise-management&utm_medium=website&utm_content=byod) ### Servers ![box-icon-v15-77](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/logo/aws-logo.svg) ![box-icon-v15-78](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/logo/azure-logo.svg) ![box-icon-v15-79](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/logo/gcp-logo.svg) ![box-icon-v15-80](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/logo/ocp-logo.svg) - Go beyond the limitations of cloud-native tools. Reduce the TCO by adopting a single platform to manage your physical and virtual servers across data centers and multi-cloud environments. - From device provisioning to device retirement, save countless hours by automating OS deployments and updates, software distribution, patching, tasks, and remote control across Windows, Unix, and Linux servers. - Employ nuanced server patching to balance the availability and security of server infrastructure. Implement automation, ring-based deployments across test beds and production environments, and multi-team approvals tailored to your organization's structure. Retain superseded patches and offer a self-service portal for server admins to control patching and reboot cadences. - Leverage the built-in vulnerability detection and Tenable integration to align with security teams and remediate vulnerabilities faster. [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/server-management.html?utm_source=enterprise-management&utm_medium=website&utm_content=servers) ### Speciality devices ![box-icon-v15-77](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-77.svg) ![box-icon-v15-78](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-78.svg) ![box-icon-v15-79](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-79.svg) ![box-icon-v15-80](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-80.svg) ![box-icon-v15-81](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-81.svg) ![box-icon-v15-82](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v15-82.svg) - Confidently adopt AR and VR head-mounted wearables, IoT devices, POS devices, and backstore rugged devices to empower frontline workers with tools that scale with their operations. - Offer an exceptional experience for shoppers with self-service kiosks and digital signage. - Enjoy the advantages of our partnership with Google and leading OEMs, which offers deep customizations and bulk onboarding for over 30 OEM, OEMConfig, and AOSP devices. - Allow your help desk staff to remotely assist workers or troubleshoot devices kept in common areas, like ATMs, without user intervention. ## Frequently Asked Questions ![faq](https://www.manageengine.com/ems/images/icon/box-icon-v5-7.svg) ### 01. Why is a unified enterprise endpoint management solution better than multiple tools? A unified endpoint management (UEM) solution centralises device management across operating systems, applications, and networks—eliminating the silos created by multiple tools. Instead of juggling separate solutions for patching, software deployment, and mobile management, enterprises can use ManageEngine Endpoint Central to manage everything from a single console. This unified approach reduces operational complexity, minimises security gaps, and ensures consistent policy enforcement across all endpoints while cutting down costs and administrative overhead. ### 02. Can enterprises integrate Endpoint Central with existing ITSM or help desk systems? Yes. Endpoint Central seamlessly integrates with leading IT service management (ITSM) and help desk solutions such as ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, and others. This integration allows IT teams to perform device management tasks—like remote troubleshooting, patching, and software deployment—directly from their ITSM interface. It streamlines workflows, improves response times, and helps maintain accurate device inventory and service records without switching between tools. ### 03. How does an endpoint management solution automate the entire lifecycle of endpoints in an enterprise? An endpoint management solution like Endpoint Central automates every stage of the endpoint lifecycle—from onboarding and provisioning to patching, monitoring, and decommissioning. Devices are automatically enrolled, configured with security policies, and continuously updated with patches and applications. Over time, it monitors health, enforces compliance, and generates detailed reports. When endpoints reach end-of-life, they can be remotely wiped or retired securely—ensuring complete lifecycle automation and protection of enterprise data.