MMC: Computer Management

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is an application that provides Windows management services for hosting administrative tools to administer networks, computers, services, and other system components on target endpoints.

Starting the Microsoft Management Console

Starting Microsoft Management Console (MMC) allows you to connect to a target endpoint.

Prerequisites:

• The local computer must have network access to the endpoint computer.
• The Ivanti Remote Systems Management plug-in must be installed on the local computer. For additional information, refer to Installing the Remote Systems Management Plug-In.
• The client computer must have access to the Computer Management snap-in. For additional information, refer to Restrict users to the explicitly permitted list of snap-ins.
• The endpoint must be turned on.
• The endpoint must have a Windows supported operating system. For additional information, refer to Managed Operating Systems.
• For permission to connect to the endpoint, you must have Administrative rights on the endpoint.

1. Select Manage > Endpoints.
   The Endpoints page displays.
2. Click the desired Name link to open the Endpoint Details page.
   The Endpoint Details page displays with the Information tab selected by default.
3. Click Manage Remotely > Launch MMC: Computer Management.

Attention: The endpoint must be Windows supported operating system in order for the Launch MMC: Computer Management menu item to display. For additional information on remote systems management functionality by operating system, refer to Managed Operating Systems.

The Computer Management dialog opens.