ManageEngine Desktop Central is a Web-based remote Windows Desktop Management and Administration Software that provides Remote Configurations, Patch Management, Inventory Management, Software Installation, Service Pack Installation, Remote Desktop Sharing, Active Directory Reports, User Logon Reports, and Windows System Tools. It leverages Active Directory and GPO of the Windows 2000/2003 Domains to manage the Windows Desktops.

sktop Central is a web-based windows desktop management program that helps in managing 1000s of desktops from a central location. It automates the complete desktop management life cycle ranging from a simple configuration to complex program deployment. With its network-neutral architecture, the administrator can easily manage any windows networks like Active Directory, Workgroup, or other directory services.

How can Desktop Central help you

Desktop Central automates regular desktop management activities like installing software, patches, and service packs, standardize the desktops by applying uniform configurations such as wallpapers, shortcuts, printer, etc., secures the desktops by restricting USB, applying security policies, etc., and enables auditing with complete hardware/software inventories, license compliance details, detecting prohibited program usage, etc. In simple terms, it helps administrators to automate, standardize, secure, and audit their windows network.

What features does it offer

Desktop Central is a complete Windows desktop management program that provides Software Deployment, Patch Management, Asset Management, Remote Desktop Sharing, Service Pack Deployment, Configurations, Active Directory Reports, User Logon Reports and Windows System Tools.

What platforms/vendors/technologies does it support

Platforms: Windows.

OS: Desktops (Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, Vista), Servers (Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows 2008), and Terminal Clients

Technologies: Windows Active Directory and Workgroup based Network setup.

Vendors: Microsoft.

Key Features
* OS Deployment
* Software Deployment
* Patch Management
* Service Pack Installation
* Asset Management
* Software Inventory
* Configurations
* Security Policies
* Control USB Devices
* Remote Control
* Windows Tools
* Active Directory Reports
* User Logon Reports

Features
* Supports Desktops (Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, Vista), Servers (Windows 2000, Windows 2003), and Terminal Clients
* Web-based user interface.
* Over 25 pre-defined configurations.
* Helps to configure Desktop, Computer, Application, and Windows Security settings for users and computers.
* Automated Vulnerability assessment and Patch deployment.
* Software and Hardware Inventory with License Management and Software Metering.
* Connect and control desktops in LAN through a Web browser.
* Target users or computers can be defined using include/exclude criteria for any configuration.
* Collection helps to group configurations, which can be applied to same set of users or computers.
* Provides the status of the applied configurations.
* Over 90+ ready-made reports of the Active Directory infrastructure.
* User Logon Reports for an up-to-date user logon details and history.
* System Tools like Disk Defragmenter, Check Disk, and Disk Cleanup that can be scheduled to run on multiple desktops.

The license of this software is Subscription,