Managing Software Packages

A software package is a collection of application files that reside on a mobile device. This includes any support utilities used to configure or manage the application from the Avalanche Console. Each software package usually has default selection criteria that cannot be changed.

The Software Packages panel on the Software Profile Details page allows you to add and configure the software packages associated with that software profile. You can enable the package, configure how the package is activated and distributed, and use the package utilities to configure it.

Note: You do not need to be in Edit Mode to install or configure software packages. Software package configuration changes are saved to the actual package. However, you must enter Edit Mode to configure any other software profile options.

In order to use package utilities to configure a package from the Web Console, you must have a current JRE installed on the computer where you are using the Web Console. Avalanche will download the utility to the local computer to allow you to configure the package, and then save your changes to the package in the Enterprise Server database. You must have a Flash plug-in for your browser in order to upload software.

You can also view the packages currently associated with your software profile. The following details are displayed in the Software Packages Panel:

Field

Description

Package Name

Displays the name of the software package.

Configure

Displays the date, time, and user for the most recent package configuration.

Status

Displays the enabled/disabled status of the software package.

Type

Displays the type of the software package. Software packages are divided into the following categories:

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Control. An internally used package specific to the Avalanche Console. A network profile is an example of a control package.

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Application. These packages install an application which can be run from the Application Menu screen on the mobile device. An example of an application package is the Telnet Client.

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Support. These packages deliver files and do not add new items to the Application Menu screen on the mobile device. An example of a support package is a package that updates an existing file.

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Auto Run. These packages automatically run after download but do not appear in the mobile device’s application list. An Enabler Update Kit is an example of an auto run package.

Version

Displays the version of the software package.

Title

Displays the title of the software package.

Vendor

Displays the vendor associated with the software package.

This section includes the following information:

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Adding a Software Package

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Building New Software Packages

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