Centero Software Manager
CSM Features
CSM is suitable for different environments
Centero Software Manager packs application updates to an easily distributed form and distributes the installations to workstations automatically. We have different versions of CSM for different distribution services and operating environments.
| Application Deployment | CSM for Intune | CSM for MECM | CSM for WSUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fully automatized application deployment process Deploy and update your environment’s CSM supported applications automatically.. | |||
| Scheduled application deployment Schedule the application deployment using the flexible scheduling settings. | |||
| Application updates Keep the CSM supported applications always up to date. Never compromise with cyber security. | |||
| Modifiable deployment process Benefit from device groups when defining the schedule and deployment settings. For example, you can create a separate testing and product deployments. | |||
| Application installation in the background Install and update applications silently in the background without any disturbance to the end user. | |||
| No unexpectedly closing applications You can ensure an undisturbed working environment for the end user with the application restart disabled. | |||
| No unpredictable boot behavior With the controlled delivery of application updates, you don’t need to worry about uncontrollably booting devices. | |||
| Device- and application-based deployment targeting You can manage which application will be installed on which device. | |||
| Deployment of customer-specific applications You can deploy your organization’s own applications as well. Included for extra fee. | € | € | € |
| Customer-specific application settings Application settings can be defined according to your organization’s needs. Included for extra fee. | € | € | € |
| Ability to uninstall applications deployed by CSM Uninstall CSM supported applications from your environment using deployment system when they are no longer needed. |
| Application Packages | CSM for Intune | CSM for MECM | CSM for WSUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation packages made for organizational use Application installation packages are always made professionally, according to the industry’s best practices. | |||
| Thoroughly tested installation and operation of packages All installation packages are thoroughly tested on all supported operating system versions and in every phase of life-cycle like installation, updating and removal. We also always check the packages for malware. | |||
| No adware in application packages Clean installation packages without any bloatware. | |||
| Manual use of installation packages Installation packages can be used for manual installations or, for example, when installing devices. |
| Management | CSM for Intune | CSM for MECM | CSM for WSUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web-based management portal You can configure the service, select applications and manage settings using a web-based management portal. | |||
| E-mail notifications You can send e-mail notifications on ongoing application deployments to the test group or directly to the end user. | |||
| Toast notifications You can show (or choose not to show) Windows 10 toast notifications to end-users regarding application updates. | – | – | |
| Maintenance windows Installation packages can be used for manual installationsDefine a suitable maintenance window for installing the application updates. You can define the time, day of the week, etc.or, for example, when installing devices. | – | – |
| OS Deployment | CSM for Intune | CSM for MECM | CSM for WSUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task sequence auto-update Task sequence feature allows importing application updates to task sequence automatically. | – | – |
| Platform | CSM for Intune | CSM for MECM | CSM for WSUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No need for client software on workstations With CSM for Intune, CSM for SCCM and CSM for WSUS, you don’t need client software on workstations for application deployments. However, if you wish to use the inventory reports, you need to install the client software. | |||
| Serverless configuration CSM for Intune needs on-premises servers because it’s cloud-based management system. | – | – |
| Support | CSM for Intune | CSM for MECM | CSM for WSUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Support Free and unlimited customer support for the main-users of customers. |
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