Systemwalker Desktop Patrol Operation Guide: for Administrators

10.2 Setup and Distribution

Use the following procedure to set up application distribution and distribute an application.

1. Log in to the main menu.

2. Click Asset Management > Distribution > Application Distribution [Smart Device].

   The initial window of Application Distribution [Smart Device] is displayed.

   

   The following table explains the buttons:

   Button name	Description
   Update to the Latest Information	Refreshes the information so that the latest information will be shown.
   Add Distribution Task	Adds a task for distributing an application.
   Operation / Execute	Enabled when a check box in Distribution Task List is selected. When you select an operation from the operation list for the distribution task whose check box you selected and then click Execute, processing is performed for the distribution task. If you select multiple distribution tasks and operation fails for a specific task, perform that operation for all tasks. The list of operations is as follows: Delete Deletes a distribution task from CS. You cannot delete a task that is being distributed. Start Starts distribution for tasks that have not started to be distributed, have stopped, or have ended abnormally. Stop Stops distribution of a task that is being distributed.

   The following table explains the Distribution Task List items:

   Item	Description
   Operation (check box)	Select the check box for the distribution task for which you want to perform the delete or other process.
   Update Date/Time	Displays the date and time at which the distribution task was registered or updated.
   Distribution Task Name	Displays the name of the distribution task. You can view detailed information on the distribution task by clicking the distribution task name.
   Progress	Displays the progress of the distribution task. The color of the bar graph indicates the progress percentage. Green Indicates the percentage that has been distributed normally. Red Indicates the percentage that has failed to be distributed. Gray Indicates the percentage that has not finished being distributed. The meaning of each icon is as follows: : Distributed normally. : Distribution ended abnormally. : Distribution has not started. : Distribution is in progress. : Distribution has stopped. The total calculated from "number of applications x smart devices targeted for distribution" is displayed as a number next to the icon. The breakdown is as follows: Total n Number of applications to be distributed. Normal n Indicates the number of applications that finished being distributed normally. Abnormal n Indicates the number of applications that failed to be distributed. Click the distribution task name and check the Detailed Status tab for details of why distribution failed. Distributing n Indicates the number of applications being distributed. Not distributed n Indicates the number of applications that have not been distributed.
   Created	Indicates the department to which the manager who created the distribution task belongs. If the system administrator created the distribution task, this is fixed as "Management Target".
   Filtering by [Created]	You can use the Created item to filter the content of Distribution Task List. The content displayed in Distribution Task List depends on the privileges of the user logged in to the main menu. With system administrator privileges Management Target Only Displays only the distribution tasks for which Created is "Management Target". All Sections Displays all distribution tasks, regardless of their Created. With department manager privileges Affiliated Section Only Displays only the distribution tasks created in the department to which the logged in user belongs. All Sections for Viewing Displays the distribution tasks created in the department to which the logged in user belongs and distribution tasks created in all lower levels.

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   Maximum number of tasks to be managed

   Up to 100 tasks can be managed on a system.

   Tasks are not deleted automatically, so delete tasks that completed normally and are no longer required for operations.

   When the number of tasks on a system reaches 100, you cannot add a distribution task by clicking the Add Distribution Task.

3. Click the Add Distribution Task button.

   The Application Distribution [Smart Device] - Add Distribution Task window will be displayed.

   

   The following table explains the setting items of this window:

   Item	Description
   OK	Registers or updates the settings and navigates the display to Distribution Task List. This button is enabled when at least one application to be distributed and at least one smart device targeted for distribution have both been registered.
   Cancel	Navigates the display to Distribution Task List without registering or updating the settings.
   Distribution Task Name	Specify the name of the task to be distributed, using up to 30 fullwidth characters or 60 halfwidth characters. By default, the creation date and time and the name of the creating user are displayed. This item is required. Start distribution immediately after adding the task Distribution will start after you select this item and click OK. To perform distribution preparation only, clear this item and click OK. Start Date Selecting this item enables you to select the date for starting distribution. If the date is the current date or in the past, distribution will start as soon as you click OK.
   Progress	Displays the progress of the distribution task. The content is the same as in the Distribution Task List window.
   Created	Indicates the department to which the manager who created the distribution task belongs. The content is the same as in the Distribution Task List window.
   Update Date/Time	Displays the date and time at which the distribution task was registered or updated.

   The following table explains the content of Application to Distribute in the Distribution Settings tab:

   Item	Description
   Add	Adds an application to be distributed. The display then navigates to the Select Application window. This button is not displayed for a task that has started to be distributed.
   Delete	Deletes an application. This button is enabled when you select Delete. It is not displayed for a task that has started to be distributed.
   (Check box)	To delete an application, select the application to be deleted.
   Add Sequence	Displays the sequence in which applications were added.
   Application Name	Displays the application name specified by the manager.
   Version	Displays the version of the application.
   File Name	Displays the selected file name.

   The following table explains the content of Smart Devices Targeted for Distribution in the Distribution Settings tab:

   Item	Description
   Add	Adds a smart device to be targeted for distribution. The display then navigates to the Select Smart Device window. This button is not displayed for a task that has started to be distributed.
   Delete	Deletes a smart device. This button is enabled when you select Delete. It is not displayed for a task that has started to be distributed.
   (Check box)	To delete a smart device, select the smart device to be deleted.
   User ID	Displays the user ID of the user who is using the smart device.
   User Name	Displays the user name of the user who is using the smart device.

4. Select the application to distribute.
   Clicking Add for Application to Distribute in the left pane of the Distribution Settings tab displays the Select Application window.

   

   The following table explains the setting items of this window:

   Item	Description
   OK	Registers the application and navigates to the Select application window.
   Cancel	Navigates to the previous window without registering the application.
   Application Name	Enter the application name. You can use up to 128 fullwidth characters and 256 halfwidth characters.
   Version	Enter version information. You can use up to 16 halfwidth characters.
   File Name	Click Browse and select the application to be distributed.
   Browse	Starts the file selection window.

   When you register an application and click OK, the application to be distributed is added to the list.

   

   If you accidentally register an application, select the application you want to delete from the list and click Delete.

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   Number of applications registered in one task

   You can register up to 10 applications in one task.

   When the number of applications exceeds 10, split the task.

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   About registering applications

   • To distribute an application to an Android device, register the apk file.

   • To distribute an application to an iOS device, compress the ipa file and manifest file to zip format before registering them.

   • When registering applications, the apk file and the zip file cannot coexist.

   • If a smart device is registered in a task

     • If an Android device is registered, you can register only apk files.

     • If an iOS device is registered, you can register only zip files.

5. Click Add for Smart Devices Targeted for Distribution in the bottom right pane of the window.

   The Select Smart Device window will be displayed.

   

   The following table explains the setting items of this window:

   Item	Description
   Search	Filters the list based on whether a specific string is included in a specific column.
   OK	Adds the selected smart device and navigates to the previous window.
   Cancel	Navigates to the previous window without adding the smart device.
   (Check box)	Select the smart device to be added.
   User ID	Displays the user ID of the user who is using the smart device.
   User Name	Displays the user name of the user who is using the smart device.
   Section Name	Displays the name of the department to which the user who is using the smart device belongs.
   OS Name	Displays the OS of the smart device.
   Manufacturer Name	Displays the name of the smart device manufacturer.
   Model Name	Displays the model name of the smart device.
   Collection Date/Time	Displays the inventory collection date and time.

   In the Select Smart Device window, select the smart device to be targeted for distribution, select the check box, and click OK. The smart device targeted for distribution will be added to the list.

   

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   Number of smart devices registered in one task

   You can register up to 500 smart devices in one task.

   When the number of smart devices exceeds 500, split the task.

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   Smart devices that can be registered

   • If an application has been registered in a task, you can register the following smart devices:

     • If an apk file is registered, you can register only an Android device.

     • If a zip file is registered, you can register only an iOS device.

6. If the settings are correct, click OK.

   

   If Start the distribution immediately after adding the task is selected, click OK. The following message box will be displayed:

   

   Click OK to add the distribution task and start distribution of the application.

   If you click Cancel, distribution of the application does not start.