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  1. Import Error

    Sometimes importing 3rd party software to WSUS might result to an error. CSM notifies if there's something wrong with imports. 1. There are a few possible scenarios how software import can fail. Retrying the import usually solves the problem. Se...
  2. New Application

    CSM for WSUS lists all the 3rd party software which are linked to the current account. At this moment, changes to that list must be requested from Centero by messaging to csm.support(at)centero.fi. 1. Open up WSUS  integration  tab in CSM for WSU...
  3. WSUS Publishing Certificate

    In order to deploy 3rd party updates via WSUS the server and the clients have to have the same self-signed certificate. 1. Launch Centero Software Manager and open WSUS-integration tab. Click Generate  button in Server certificate section. 2....
  4. General Settings

    1. If the final selection to start deployment was No then CSM for WSUS will automatically launch. The first view is Software  page which basically displays the selected 3rd party software and their statuses. At this point, before the first deployme...
  5. Configuration

    1. After installation is complete, launch CSM for WSUS from Windows Start Menu. 2. Proceed with the wizard by clicking next. 3. Enter your Centero Software Manager ID and key. Select Login  and Next . Follow these instructions to find ...
  6. Installation

    Download the installer  and save it to your WSUS server Run the installer and select "Start install". Confirm installation with "Yes" Exit the installer Software Manager Integration Client  can be now launched from the start menu See a...
  7. Preparation Checklist

    Use following check list to verify that your environment is ready for CSM installation and you have planned the deployment processes for applications. Step name Article 1. Verify system requirements System Requirements 2. Verify WSU...
  8. CSM Cloud Client Cannot Connect to Centero Services

    Issue: CSM fails to connect the necessary backend services. Possible solutions: Find out if the troubleshooted device has a sufficient connection to the backend services. 1. The following services should be available via browser in ports 80 ...
  9. Applications Cannot Be Downloaded

    Problem: Centero Software Manager won't download installation media and "Download status" in CSM is "Not found". Solution 1 (CSM 2.0.5000 and newer): Run command ping gw-eu.software-manager.com  and check if you get response. Make sur...
  10. Application Import Stuck in Queue

    Problem: Centero Software Manager application MECM imports are stuck in "Import queued" -state. Solution 1 Centero Agent is not running. Open services.msc console. Make sure "Centero Agent" service is running. If not, please start it. If s...