Device Management Client (Windows CE 5.0)
The basis of a device management client is a download/install engine that allows users to receive software and notifications when there are new applications or operating system (OS) updates. To enable target device configuration and customized management, a device management system should also allow the downloading and running of scripts. The Windows CE Device Management Client works with Microsoft Systems Management Server, or any alternate server that can support the protocol requirements of the Device Management Client. For more information about Microsoft Systems Management Server, see this Microsoft Web site.
The current design approach provides the following advantages:
- Simplicity. The Device Management Client uses an open and simple XML-based protocol. The product is designed to work out of the box with the Systems Management Server and the Systems Management Server Device Management Feature Pack. By configuring the client, an administrator or OEM can deliver updates to a target device on an ongoing basis.
- Versatility. The application download engine provides a way to deliver bits to a target device. An administrator or OEM is able to deploy any files they wish. An OEM has a reliable way of delivering updates because the scheduler handles polling and download.
- Fast development time. The scheduler and download engine are already implemented. Therefore, adding additional functionality to make the technology suitable for custom management servers and OEMs is simpler.
In This Section
- Device Management Client OS Design Development
Provides an overview of the modules and components that implement Device Management Client, and the Sysgen variables that enable this functionality. - Device Management Client Application Development
Describes in detail all phases of the communication between the Device Management Client and the server. - Device Management Client Registry Settings
Describes the registry settings that are necessary to configure this functionality in your device. - Device Management Client Security
Provides security and best practices information about the Device Management Client. - Device Management Client Migration
Provides information that you need to know to migrate this functionality from one version of Windows CE to another. - Device Management Client Samples
Provides samples that use the Device Management Client programming elements in applications. - Device Management Client Reference
Contains descriptions of the Device Management Client programming elements and the Device Management Client Script Engine command elements.
Related Sections
- Device Management
Contains descriptions of the Device Management functionality in Windows CE, which includes the Device Management Client and the Simple Network Management Protocol.
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