ManageEngine Endpoint Center (formerly ManageEngine Desktop Central) is a network-neutral Windows Desktop Management solution that provides software, patch, and update deployment, asset management, remote desktop, and multiple reports and tools.
Configuring the Connector for ManageEngine Desktop Central #
To configure Lucidum to ingest data from ManageEngine Desktop Central:
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Log in to Lucidum.
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In the left pane, click Connector.
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In the Connector page, click Add Connector.
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Scroll until you find the Connector you want to configure. Click Connect. The Settings page appears.
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In the Settings page, enter the following:
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URL (required). The hostname or URL of the MEDC server. For example, https://10.4.100.4:8383/api/1.3 or desktopcentral.manageengine.com.
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API key (required). The API key for a ManageEngine Desktop Central account that has read access to API data. To generate the API key:
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Log in to the ManageEngine Desktop Central portal.
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Select the Admin tag.
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Select API Explorer.
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Go to Authentication.
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Go to Login.
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Select generate local auth token.
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Wait time (in seconds). Time to wait for response.
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Proxy. If you are using a proxy server to allow this connector to communicate with on-premises devices, enter the IP address: port for the proxy server, usually 192.168.255.6:3128
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To test the configuration, click Test.
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If the connector is configured correctly, Lucidum displays a list of services that are accessible with the connector.
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If the connector is not configured correctly, Lucidum displays an error message.
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API Documentation #
https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/api/api-inventory-computersdetailsummary.html
https://www.manageengine.com/patch-management/api/api-patch-details-view.html