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Configuring a Deployment Server |
Deployment Servers can be configured using the Deployment Server system tray applet. To access the applet, right-click the Deployment Server icon in the system tray, then select Administration.
MobiControl Manager also provides a complete set of tools to remotely configure and manage Deployment Servers. Please see the Deployment Servers View page.
Server tab
Configuration and Device Connection Sensitivity settings can also be changed from the Deployment Server Properties dialog box. Please see the Set Deployment Server Properties page. The following table describes each field of the Server tab:
| Field Name | Description |
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| Enable/Disable Server | This is a toggle button for enabling and disabling servers. You can enable or disable Deployment Servers by clicking on this button. If you disable a Deployment Server all devices connected to that server will be disconnected. If other servers are available the devices will automatically connect to other available servers. |
| Setup Database | To change the database settings click on this button. Please see the Database Configuration page for more detailed information. |
| Connection | This field shows the number of devices and the number of MobiControl Managers currently connected to the Deployment Server. |
| Database | This field shows information about the configured database. |
| Status | Shows the status of the Deployment Server. |
| IP Address | This setting is used when more than one network card is installed on the system. It allows the user to select IP address of the Deployment Server. |
| Minimum Threads | Allows the user to set the minimum number of service threads. This value is 2 times the amount of processor cores available on the Deployment Server. |
| Maximum Threads | Allows the user to set the maximum number of service threads. This value is 16 times the amount of processor cores available on the Deployment Server. |
| Check for Rule changes Every | This setting is used to control how often the Deployment Server is to check the database for changes to rules. |
| Check for Device Schedule Changes Every | This setting is used to control how often the Deployment Server is to check for device schedule changes. |
| Log Server Activity (Normally Off) | If this box is checked, the Deployment Server will start logging its activities to a file. This may result in slowing down the response time of the Deployment Server. This setting should only be enabled when tracking problems, and working with SOTI support staff. |
| Send Test Message to Device Every |
This setting is used to control how often the Deployment Server is to send test message to device. MobiControlDeployment Servers send test messages (approximately 32 bytes) to devices periodically and then wait for the device to send the message back. If a Deployment Server does not receive a test message back within a specified time, it concludes that the connection is not functioning properly, and closes the connection to the device. For slow connections or situations where you are being charged based on your amount of data you send through the network (e.g. some cellular data plans), we recommend that you set the Deployment Server 'Send Test Message to Devices Every' setting to at least 300 seconds. |
| Maximum Time Waiting for Reply | This setting is used to control how long the Deployment Server will wait for the reply from the device after sending it a test message or a request. |
Device tab
The Device tab shows the devices that are currently connected to the Deployment Server. The fields on this tab are described below:
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Name | The name of the device |
| IP | The IP address of the device |
| Connected Time | The date and time when the device last connected to the Deployment Server |