CE-Deploy

Bulk deployment and management tool for Cisco Webex collaboration endpoints

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What is CE-Deploy?

CE-Deploy is a desktop application for bulk deploying configurations, content, and customizations to Cisco Webex collaboration endpoints — RoomOS video devices and 9800 series phones alike. It eliminates the need to configure devices one at a time through Control Hub or CUCM by providing a single interface to push changes to your entire fleet.

Whether you're managing 10 devices or 10,000, CE-Deploy handles:

• Cloud-registered devices via the Webex Cloud API (OAuth)
• On-premises devices via direct IP connectivity (SSH/HTTP)

This is a pre-built desktop application. Download the installer from the Releases page — no source code, npm install, or build steps required.

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Features

Deployment Capabilities

Feature	Cloud	On-Prem	Description
Macros	✅	✅	Deploy JavaScript macros to devices in bulk. Supports macro enable/disable, removal, and drift detection.
Branding	✅	✅	Push custom branding packages (logos, background images, color schemes) to your fleet.
Wallpapers	✅	✅	Deploy custom wallpaper images to device screens.
UI Extensions	✅	✅	Deploy Touch 10 / Navigator custom panels and controls.
Device Configuration	✅	✅	Push xConfiguration settings in bulk — audio, video, network, peripherals, and more.
Digital Signage	✅	✅	Configure web-based signage URLs, refresh intervals, and schedules for lobby displays.
Contacts / Phonebook	✅	✅	Create and deploy phonebook directory structures with nested folders and speed dials.
Device Tags	✅	❌	Manage and deploy Webex device tags at scale with tag schema templates.
Certificates	✅	✅	Deploy CA and service certificates to devices in bulk.

Management Tools

• PhonePilot — Live, interactive phone emulator for Webex 9800 series phones. View the screen, press buttons, and take screenshots remotely.
• Config Auditor — Compare device configurations against a golden baseline. Detect drift across your fleet with category-level compliance scoring and CSV export.
• Macro Drift Detection — Identify devices running out-of-date macros vs. approved baselines. View diffs and push corrections.
• Deployment Templates — Save and reuse deployment configurations. Apply consistent settings across organizations with a single click.
• Template Chains — Sequence multiple deployment templates into automated multi-step workflows.
• Deployment History — Browse, search, and repeat past deployments. Full audit trail with one-click re-deploy.
• Tag Schema Builder — Build structured tag schemas from cloud metadata (locations, products, room types) for organized fleet management.
• Deployment Scheduler — Schedule deployments for future execution or set up recurring jobs.
• SSH Terminal — Direct SSH access to on-premises devices for troubleshooting and ad-hoc commands.

Operational Features

• Multi-Organization Support — Switch between multiple Webex orgs and on-prem environments from a single app instance.
• Auto-Update — Built-in update mechanism keeps CE-Deploy current with the latest features and fixes.
• Built-in Documentation — Comprehensive help docs accessible directly within the application.
• What's New — Version-gated feature announcements highlight new capabilities after each update.
• Office Hours & Scheduling — Configure display standby schedules and office hours policies.

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Getting Started

1. Download

Go to the Releases page and download the installer for your platform:

Platform	File
macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel)	CE-Deploy-{version}-universal.dmg
Windows	CE-Deploy-{version}-win-x64.exe

2. Install

• macOS: Open the .dmg and drag CE-Deploy to your Applications folder.
• Windows: Run the .exe installer. CE-Deploy will be added to your Start Menu.

3. Connect

• Cloud (Webex): Sign in with your Webex admin account via OAuth. CE-Deploy will automatically discover your registered devices.
• On-Premises: Add an organization with device IPs (single IP, range, or CSV import) and local admin credentials.

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Supported Devices

CE-Deploy works with Cisco collaboration endpoints running RoomOS and 9800 series firmware:

• Webex Room Series — Room Kit, Room Kit Mini, Room Kit Plus, Room Kit Pro, Room 55, Room 70, Room Panorama
• Webex Board Series — Board 55, Board 70, Board 85, Board Pro
• Webex Desk Series — Desk, Desk Pro, Desk Mini, Desk Hub
• Cisco 9800 Series Phones — 9841, 9851, 9861, 9871 (desk and wireless)
• Cisco Room Navigator — Touch panel controller
• Legacy CE Devices — SX, MX, and DX series (CE 9.x firmware or later)

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Requirements

• macOS 12 (Monterey) or later — Apple Silicon and Intel supported
• Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• Webex Admin Account (for cloud deployments) with Full Administrator or Device Administrator role
• Network Access to devices (for on-premises deployments) — HTTP/HTTPS and SSH

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Auto-Update

CE-Deploy includes a built-in auto-update service. When a new release is published here, the application will detect it and prompt you to update. No manual download required after initial install.

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Source Code

The source code for CE-Deploy is maintained in a private repository. This public repository hosts the release binaries, changelogs, and auto-update feed. If you have questions or feature requests, please open an Issue.

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Team

Name	Role
Chris Norman	Lead Developer — Enterprise

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License

This project is licensed under the Cisco Sample Code License.

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