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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. Additional Service: Customer-Specific Application Packaging

    Description of Customer-Specific Application Packaging Customer-Specific Application Packaging is a service where the Customer orders separate Application Packagings from the Provider. The Packagings can be used, for instance, in the Customer’s CSM...
  4. Create a new sub-customer

    Create a new sub-customer when you want to create a new CSM environment for the customer. Sub-customers can have their own management permissions and CSM usage reports in Centero Customer Portal. Log in (when you already have an account or registe...
  5. 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...
  6. WMI Queries Increase Windows 10 CPU Usage

    Some combinations of Windows 10 builds and Event Log WMI queries have a history of radically increasing CPU usage. The problem can be detected by inspecting Agent.exe in task manager and checking if any unnecessary CPU load is targeted to it. If ...
  7. CSM Cloud Client installation

    CSM Cloud Client Application required to start using CSM Cloud and CSM Cloud for Servers services. Verify that your Windows Device fulfills CSM Cloud system requirements . Required installation media and CSM Cloud Client key can be acquired...
  8. Additional Service: Inventory and Inventory Reports

    The Provider’s Customers can, without an additional fee, use an inventory feature. The feature requires the installation of the CSM Cloud Client software onto the devices the Customer wishes to include in the inventory feature’s domain. With the In...
  9. 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...
  10. 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....