Backup/Upgrade

Backup/Upgrade

Should the backup-restore operations be performed separately for Endpoint Central?

Yes, it is recommended to take a backup of Endpoint Central separately. Learn more.

If the Endpoint Central is installed only for scan purposes will the Endpoint Central services be automatically started/stopped along with AssetExplorer?

Yes, Endpoint Central service will automatically start and stop along with AssetExplorer service.

After our recent AssetExplorer upgrade, I see a notification insisting me to upgrade the Endpoint Central server? Is it mandatory? (or) Should Endpoint Central be upgraded separately for subsequent service packs?

Endpoint Central server is another application from ManageEngine. While upgrading AssetExplorer, Endpoint Central might also require upgrades for compatibility reasons.

In such cases, a message will be displayed post-upgrade in AssetExplorer to notify the  compatible build number and the service pack of Endpoint Central. This upgrade has to be performed manually.

How to upgrade UEM agent?

UEM agent will be updated automatically by the application.

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