# Configure SoM Settings ## Table of contents 1. [Scope of management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configure-som-settings.html#what-is-scope-of-management) 2. [Configure SoM Settings](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configure-som-settings.html#how-to-configure-somsettings) 3. [General Settings](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configure-som-settings.html#som-settings-general-settings) 4. [Approval Settings](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configure-som-settings.html#approval-settings) 5. [MDM Enrollment Settings](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/configure-som-settings.html#mdm-enrollment-settings) ## Scope of management Scope of Management or SoM refers to all the endpoints that can be managed by Endpoint Central. After successful installation of Endpoint Central, the scope of management must be defined. All the endpoints that are connected to an active directory or workgroup can be managed either directly in LAN or remotely. You can configure the SoM settings to ensure that the agent/distribution server has been installed in endpoints that need to be managed by Endpoint Central. ## Configure SoM Settings To configure the SoM settings: 1. In the **Endpoint Central** web console, navigate to the **Agent** tab and click **SoM Settings** under **Settings**. 2. Tick the **Retry Distribution Server/Agent Installation** checkbox and enter the required details. 3. Enter your email address to receive notifications. 4. Enter the **Device Friendly Name Format**: Device Name/Physical MAC address/Domain Name/IP Address/Remote Office. 5. Click **Save**. [![configure som settings](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/som-settings.png)](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/som-settings.png) ## General Settings ### Retry Distribution Server / Agent Installation This feature allows administrators to configure automatic retries for installing the Distribution Server or Agent in case of failure. Users can define retry intervals and receive notifications. ![retry dostribution server or agent installation settings](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/som-settings-retry.png) - **Set Retry Interval** Specify how often the retry should occur using the hours field. **Example:** Enter "2" to retry every 2 hours. - **Define Retry Duration** Set the number of days the retry process should continue. **Example:** Enter "2" to attempt retries for 2 days. - **Configure Email Notifications** Enter one or more email addresses to receive alerts about retry attempts. - Multiple emails must be comma-separated. ## Device Friendly Name Format Device friendly name is used to differentiate devices with the same name in a network. It can be customized based on Device Name, Physical MAC Address, Domain Name, IP Address, Remote Office, OS Name, Serial Number, Recently Logged on User, Device Model. ![how to configure device friendly name format](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/som-settings-devicefriendlyname.png) - Re-apply format: Device friendly name will be updated for all devices in your network based on the latest agent data. - Reset manually updated value: If the device's **Friendly Name** has been manually updated, clicking Re-apply Format will override it with the latest format specified in the system. ## Approval Settings To configure Approval Settings, navigate to **Agent** > **SoM Settings** > **Approval Settings**. If you want to approve devices, select "Enable device(s) for approval after agent installation" and click **Save**. To know more about approval settings, click [here](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/how-to/waiting-for-approval.html). ![devices for approval navigation](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/som-settings-approval.png) ## MDM Enrollment Settings MDM (Mobile Device Management) Enrollment Settings in Endpoint Central enables automatic deployment of MDM profiles to devices after the agent installation. This ensures seamless onboarding for centralized management and security. To remove MDM profile on computers, disable MDM enrollment settings. ![mdm enrollment settings under som settings](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/images/som-settings-mdm.png) ### Device Settings Enable MDM profile installation for both Windows and Mac devices. **Note:** Devices will be enrolled automatically only on fulfilling the MDM pre-requisites. ### Mac Notification Window 1. Kindly note that the Notification window can be configured only after NAT settings and APNs certificate are configured. 2. Allows customization of the message shown to end users. ### Notification Fields Title: Specify the notification title. Default Message: Customizable text prompting users to install the MDM profile. ### Installation Method Options: - **Force Install:** Automatically enforce profile installation. - **Remind to Install:** Sends reminders to users for manual installation. You have successfully learned to configure the SoM Settings! Related Articles: - [Devices for Approval](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/how-to/waiting-for-approval.html) - [Adding Domains](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/onboarding/help/adding_domains.html) - [Adding Workgroups](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/onboarding/help/adding-workgroups.html) - [Removal of computers](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/scope-of-management-how-to.html)