Using XTreme Hubs
Speed up the distribution of files and packages to your Android Plus and Windows CE/Mobile/Modern devices with XTreme Hubs.
This section contains the following topics:
- Arranging XTreme Hubs
- Setting up an XTreme Hub
- Configuring Settings for Windows XTreme Hub Devices
- Establishing XTreme Hub Reconnection Settings
- Reverting to Deployment Server File Distribution
- Disconnection Recovery for SOTI XTreme Hubs
In traditional SOTI MobiControl systems, SOTI MobiControl deployment servers distribute files and packages directly to devices. However, many devices contacting the server simultaneously or connecting over slow networks can impact performance.
The XTreme Hubs file transfer service significantly improves performance. Other devices assume file distribution tasks so the deployment server can focus on separate responsibilities.
The deployment server sends all packages and files managed by file sync policies in a SOTI MobiControl instance to an XTreme Hub device. The XTreme Hub device relays those files to devices, drastically reducing the file transfers the deployment server performs for each device and the load on the deployment server. The deployment server regularly sends each device a list of the packages and files it needs to download from the XTreme Hub.
Set-up is easy. XTreme Hubs are Windows desktop computers enrolled with a Windows Desktop Classic agent. SOTI MobiControl supports multiple XTreme Hubs to load balance file distribution.
- packages via profiles
- files generated by file sync policies
At each device check-in, devices poll the XTreme Hub for new or changed packages and files.
- Update schedules configured on their device group branch
- File sync policies
- Profile deployments with a package
Android Plus devices (device agent 14.1.7 or later) and Windows Mobile/CE devices (SOTI MobiControl 15.2.2 or later) support XTreme Hubs file transfer. Other device types in the same device group receive files directly from the deployment server.
Learn how to arrange XTreme Hubs at Arranging XTreme Hubs.
- You set up XTreme Hubs while you had Premium or Enterprise-level support, and your support contract has ended.
- You set up XTreme Hubs using a trial version of SOTI MobiControl, and your trial expired.