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Countdown in the System Update Agent Message Overrides

JeffreyP

In the System Update Agent Message Overrides (Configuration > System Update Agent > Agent Message Overrides) you have the option to use some {x} placeholders in the message text. For example, "If no selection is made, the update will begin automatically…

1 month ago
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add support for SEP_Sesam_client to appliances

EUWID_Netmaster

We want to backup ZEN-Appliance through our standard backup software SEPSesam. When trying to install the client we run in not resolved dependencies. The needed packages are in original SLES12SP5 DVD. Please configure the appliance that way that packages…

2 months ago
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csv file bundle installation

Yavor Koeshinov

When you enter the bundle menu, there should be an import of computers by IP address from a csv file. It is necessary when you have a large structure and a certain bundle needs to be installed on certain computers in different subfolders. Example: you…

10 months ago
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Client updates without functional restrictions

TestusN

In the run-up to a ZEN client update, users must be informed in good time that they must expect functional restrictions, that they will not be able to work temporarily and that a restart is required. Users cannot use "ZENworks Application" during a client…

11 months ago
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Expand zenworks port documentation with specific information on Layer 7 protocol types

Bjorn Kelsen

Currently we are forced to workaround this by using "unpsecified-TCP" but this is not quite good enough looking at it from a security point of view

11 months ago
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Ajout de la version WINDOWS 11 EDUCATION 23H2 dans ZCM 23.4

Antony Chalumeau

Après installation de la version 23.4 de ZCM, nous constatons que seules les versions PRO et ENTREPRISE de WIndows 11 sont compatibles avec ZCM 23.4 . Nous aimerions que dans un futur Patch, cette version soit prise en compte.

12 months ago
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Simplify Migration Process Documentation

timotheus

I recently attempted moving from ZCM on Sles to a ZCM appliance. In the documentation I was constantly following links from one document to the other. When I got to the end of the process, I was told to perform a command line that required information…

over 1 year ago
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ZCM Agent Installer should support Option to remain Memory Resident to properly support scripted installs of the ZCM Agent

Craig Wilson

It is difficult to install the ZCM Agent via a Scripted WIndows Install because when the Agent Installer is called, it does not remain in memory. Hence it is hard to know when the install is done, when other installs can start, and when it is safe to…

over 1 year ago
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Database Migration support from embedded / external PostgreSQL to MSSQL

dehring

It should be possible to migrate from embedded OEM (or external) PostgreSQL database to MSSQL. Basically, it would be an advantage to have the possibility to migrate the ZEN databases to MSSQL. Here the advantages: - Customers who have a Microsoft…

over 1 year ago
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Permission about get SupportKey

wencheng

Engineer deploy agent to all windows devices and less devices occur some problem to let agent install fail. and these failed device usually also could not uninstall by normal mode. so they need Agent clean tool. But these agent some confitions: …

over 1 year ago
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Make agent side FTF's cumulative and improve updating existing agent's process

Spencer Caplin

Hi Really could do with some improvements in the way you are delivering agent side fixes for existing agents. The updating of the system update and deployment packages is fine, so very easy to make sure new devices get the latest agent. Its the "Bundle…

over 1 year ago
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Faster support for new macOS versions is urgently needed

raffi321

New devices from Apple ship with the latest macOS and Micro Focus support is therefore urgently needed. Here are the latest operating systems and adoption dates: macOS 12: Monterey (Star) - October 25, 2021 (Latest: 12.6.1) macOS 13: Ventura (Rome) -…

over 2 years ago
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ZENworks Agent should have Command-line Install Switch to Clear Existing ZISD

Craig Wilson

Previously deployed Hardware can potentially contain ZISD that is no longer applicable when a device is redeployed. It would be quite useful is the PreAgent Installer had a switch that upon install it would ensure the ZISD was cleared instead of being…

over 2 years ago
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Schedule Automatic Appliance Updates (without need of an initial kick-off trigger update to set schedule)

strj500

Currently, If I wanted the appliance updates to happen monthly at 3am on the 1 st of the month. I would need to get up and manually trigger the appliance update (with the monthly option) at 3am myself for it then to be repeated at 3am on the 1 st of…

over 2 years ago
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Add System Update Privileges/Rights as a selectable (for imports, downloads, delete, cancel, prepare)

strj500

Currently you cannot assign individual rights for System Updates with importing, downloading, delete, cancel, prepare. These rights are currently only given to super admins. In some cases, there may be users who only need individual rights where the above…

over 2 years ago
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ability to list assigned system update (s) and their schedules on agent

sperrin

just as we can see bundles assigned from zenicon or zac bl we should be able to list system update assignment information as well.

over 2 years ago
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zen-backup-restore tool should accept command-line parameters

PatrickT

The zen-backup-restore tool doesn't take any command-line input so the info (Administrator user/password and passphrase) has to be manually entered interactively. This prevents us from automating the execution using a Quick Task like we were able to do…

over 2 years ago
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FTF's made available via Online updates or Field Patch for Virtual Appliances

Spencer Caplin

Hi In the light of log4j and the ever moving FTF versions. For those of us running Virtual Appliances I do not understand why the FTF's are not made available via Online Updates and provide in a much more automated way, much like the way Filr deals…

over 2 years ago
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Add version information to the ZENworks jar files

Patrice Clement

Currently, there is no version information in the ZENworks jar files (except for the ZPM related files). Although it is not mandatory, it would nice to add a "Implementation-Version" field in the MANIFEST.MF file of the jar file with the version information…

over 3 years ago
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Application Bundle Repository

RCanavan

An online repository of bundles ( like 7-Zip, Adobe Acrobat Reader, etc ) that an admin can use / sync against to easily pull into their environment. This would provide an easy to use feature for common applications used in organizations to assist in…

over 3 years ago
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Support for App-V packages in ZCM

IvanL

Hi Team, Today I found that Microsoft changed the way of how they distributes MS Office in Enterprise environment: since 2019 and for any newer version of Office they wouldn't provide the good-old MSI package, they recommend to use Office Deployment…

over 3 years ago
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Use Azure AD as a User Source

rmeijll

More and more customers are moving from on-premise directories, regardless if this is Active Directory or eDirectory, to a cloud-based directory such as Microsoft Azure AD. The ZENworks concept of a User Source needs to be expanded to include cloud-based…

over 3 years ago
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Add option to disable the exit of zenupdatewatcher

Neophate

When you utilize the standalone updater in a bundle there are a few challenges but one of these is when a user closes the watcher tray icon. We would like to see an addition to the SU settings that allows us to remove, or at least disable, the ability…

over 3 years ago
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