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This way, you can completely control what the user of the client computer is doing, preventing them from performing unsanctioned activities during work or school hours. Moreover, from the console PC, you can decide what the workstations can or cannot access, while also being able to block certain websites, programs, directories or even files. Additionally, you can 'Power Off', 'Restart', 'Log Off' or 'Lock Station'.
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The client machine can be controlled through several actions by the console, so aside from viewing what the person working on that PC is currently doing, you can also 'Lock Screen', 'Record Screen' or 'Save Screenshot', with the option of later watching the captured images or videos. When adding a new PC to the monitored list, you will need to input its name, MAC address or IP address.
The main window of Impero allows you to add the client computers from your network, placing them in any group you want, corresponding to your needs. It is sufficiently simple to operate, but it does require that you browse around for a bit, before you can fully grasp how it is meant to function, most of its tools and components being available in the several tabs and menus featured by Impero. The applications functions as a server – client duo, as such, during the installation process, you will need to choose the function of the machine you are currently installing Impero on, as it is advisable that you only use a single console, to ensure the proper monitoring of all workstations.
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This will NOT update you group memberships automatically, so the new names will need to be added to your groups.Impero is a comprehensive and efficient piece of software that is meant to assist you in monitoring the activity of all the computers in your LAN, enabling you to record every action that is performed on a PC. Remember to update your group membership if you are group Chromebooks by device using computers groups and the directory ID. Once configured the new computer name will be displayed in all Impero Console views and on all platforms includingįurther more the new device name will be referenced in all areas of the system including captures, logs and usage reports. CSV using notepad and remove the comma and save this will fix any importing issues. Important Note: Following the import if the Chrome devices are not updating you may need to check the. Spencer’s Chromebook is the new name that will be displayed. In the example above is the directory ID for this device. The first is the directory ID of the ChromeOS device and the second is the new name that you want Impero to display The CSV file then needs to contain two values. The 1 st line of the CSV file must contain the following or the file won’t read The ImperoServerSVC service should be stopped before deleting this file.Ĭ:\Program Files (x86)\Impero Solutions Ltd\Impero Server\Data This file can be located in the following default directory. To clear these entries, this file will need to be deleted and allowed to repopulate for the new names to be registered. The “clients.txt” will retain the old names for the devices. This can be done by either restarting the device clients or the server. In order for the system to populate the new computer names the ChromeOS clients are required to reconnect to the server. If you have installed Impero Server to a different location, then the CSV file must be placed in the data directory at that location)
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(the location above is the default install location of Impero Server. Location - C:\Program Files (x86)\Impero Solutions Ltd\Impero Server\Data Please find below the required name for the CSV file and its default location
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The following guide explains how to create a “ComputerNames.csv” file, also attached is a templateĪ CSV file is needed to perform the override of ChromeOS computer names and this must be created manually.
To alleviate this problem, we have added the ability to create a “ComputerNames.csv” that will replace the directory ID with an name of your choosing.
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Solution home Education Pro Education pro - User Guides Computer Name Override for ChromeOS (8.5.26+)Ĭurrently Impero Education Pro uses Google API’s to identify ChromeOS devices by their directory ID, a unique string given to each device on the Chrome platform.Īlthough this allows for Chrome devices to be configured in computer groups as well as user groups, it makes identifying devices difficult as directory ID’s are long strings and are not editable to a more readable format.