Using Lenovo Device Manager
Using ThinkCentre Customization
ThinkCentre Customization is designed exclusively for ThinkCentre devices running Windows and requires a Basic license. It offers powerful features that allow Admins to remotely access devices and perform specific operations that require BIOS ...
Three Trends Shaping the Future of Endpoint Management
Endpoint management is at a turning point Endpoint management has never been more critical for businesses both large and small. The average enterprise now manages about 135,000 devices, and nearly half are at risk because of either an outdated OS or ...
Viewing Warranty Information in Lenovo Devices
This feature displays all the organization devices with their warranty status and information. Only Lenovo devices with a Premium license are included. If a device has a Premium license but is not a Lenovo or has never had a warranty, it will not be ...
Using Hardware Asset Management
The Hardware Asset Management page summarizes the component information for each monitored device in an organization. This information includes the specific types and versions of the CPU, Motherboard, Memory, Storage, Monitor and Network Card ...
Using System Update
This feature allows Org Admins, IT Admins and MSP Admins to centrally manage Windows BIOS, drivers and firmware updates on any Lenovo Windows devices. Updates are checked when new devices are claimed and licensed and on-demand from the System Update ...
Using Policy Management
Policy Management provides customized settings for LDM organizations. This feature is available only for Org Admins and MSP Admins. LDM Organization Settings Navigate to Policy Management > LDM Organization Settings on the left pane. The following ...
Using Power Management
This feature provides programming of multiple power management operations with multiple schedules into one easy to use tool. It Admins can schedule for an organization, a group of devices or individual devices. Only eligible Windows PCs and Smart ...
Putting to Sleep an Intel vPro® Device
This feature offers the ability to put an Intel vPro®device to sleep and wake it up manually, or to schedule an alarm clock to have the system wake up the device at a specific date and time. Click on Device Management > Device List > (Click on the ...
Adding a Linux Application to Lenovo Device Manager
Lenovo Device Manager offers two methods to package Linux based applications – Automatic and Custom Packaging. Automatic method is used for basic executable file deployment while Custom packaging method can be used for more specific file deployments. ...
Viewing Device Information – Linux (Ubuntu) Operating System
Once a Linux (Ubuntu) device is added to LDM, admins can view the device information and perform basic actions through the Device Tray. You can access the device tray from Device Management > Device List > (Click on the device) > Device Tray. Once ...
Adding a Windows Application to Lenovo Device Manager
Lenovo Device Manager offers two methods to package Windows based applications – Automatic and Custom Packaging. Automatic method is used for basic executable file deployment while Custom packaging method can be used for more specific file ...
Adding an Android Application to Lenovo Device Manager
Lenovo Device Manager allows users to add Android applications that can be easily added to LDM Apps list and deployed to one or group of devices. Platform Package Types Formats Supported Max Size Android App .apk 4 GB Firmware .zip .img 4 GB Navigate ...
Securely Scan and Update Device Software
Lenovo Device Manager (LDM) allows Organization Admins and IT Admins to automatically scan Windows devices for available Microsoft and 3rd party software updates. This feature allows IT Admins to securely scan the Windows devices for available ...
Viewing Device Information – Windows Operating System
Once a Windows device is added to LDM, admins can view the device information and perform basic actions through the Device Tray. You can navigate to the Device Tray by following this path: Device Management > Device List > (Select the device) > ...
Viewing Device Information – Android Operating System
Once an Android device is added to LDM, admins can view the device information and perform basic actions through the Device Tray. You can navigate to the Device Tray by following this path: Device Management > Device List > (Select the device) > ...
Removing a Device From Lenovo Device Manager
A device should be deleted if you want to remove it from your portal, especially when ownership of the device has to be transferred outside of your company. Once deleted, the device will no longer be accessible in your portal. It is recommended that ...
Using Lenovo Device Manager Dashboard
Dashboard is the home page for Lenovo Device Manager and offers an at-a-glance overview of the devices in your organization. The Dashboard consists of several widgets, where each widget represents different device management categories. Clicking on ...
Removing an Application
To delete one or more applications: Navigate to App Management > Apps page. Select the checkbox next to the application(s) you want to delete from the portal. Click on the Delete button. Click Yes in the confirmation pop-up to delete the application ...
Deploying an Application
LDM allows users to deploy applications to specific devices or to a group of devices. One or more applications can be deployed to a device or group of devices from this page. Apps that are in the Clean state can only be deployed to devices/device ...
Using Remote BIOS Management on Intel vPro® Devices
IT Admins can connect to an eligible end user’s device from the Device Management > Devices page and selecting the BIOS Management tab in the device tray. The device must be online, licensed and have the Intel vPro® agent installed. The device must ...
Using Remote Desktop Management on Intel vPro® Devices
IT Admins can connect to an eligible end user’s device from the Device Management > Devices page and selecting the Remote Management tab in the device tray, then Remote Desktop. The device must be online, licensed and have the Intel vPro® agent ...
Managing Devices Within Lenovo Device Manager
Devices represent the various types of devices that are in your organization and typically used by employees. A device type can fall under any of the following categories: You can onboard one or more devices to LDM platform through the Device ...
Grouping Devices
Grouping devices is helpful for managing many devices - typically by geography or department. Device groups in your organization's portal can be accessed from the Device Management > Device Groups page from the left navigation menu. Create Device ...
Using Managed Organizations in Lenovo Device Manager
Lenovo Device Manager enables organizations to be converted to Managed Service Providers (MSPs). MSP provides parent/child organization management support where Organization Admins can manage their own organization and other organizations. These ...