ManageEngine Endpoint Center

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:

1. Log in to Lucidum.

2. In the left pane, click Connector.

3. In the Connector page, click Add Connector.

4. Scroll until you find the Connector you want to configure. Click Connect. The Settings page appears.

5. In the Settings page, enter the following:

   • 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.

   • API key (required). The API key for a ManageEngine Desktop Central account that has read access to API data. To generate the API key:

     • Log in to the ManageEngine Desktop Central portal.

     • Select the Admin tag.

     • Select API Explorer.

     • Go to Authentication.

     • Go to Login.

     • Select generate local auth token.

   • Wait time (in seconds). Time to wait for response.

   • 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

6. To test the configuration, click Test.

   • If the connector is configured correctly, Lucidum displays a list of services that are accessible with the connector.

   • If the connector is not configured correctly, Lucidum displays an error message.

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