Configurations

This wizard panel presents the advanced configuration options for installing SOTI MobiControl.

Some of these options can change the default behaviour of SOTI MobiControl. If you experience installation issues, or at a later point using SOTI MobiControl, consider these modified settings under consideration when troubleshooting.

Note: Selecting Next on this panel initiates the installation of SOTI MobiControl. Select Back to return to the Summary wizard panel.

Advanced

Site Name The automatically configured site name of the SOTI MobiControl deployment.
Database: Create Backup When enabled, creates a backup of the database. Configure the backup's location on the SQL Server instance.
Note: This option is only available when performing an upgrade.
Database: Force Upgrade When enabled, the installer forces the database to upgrade.
Note: This option is only available when performing an upgrade.
Start Services Automatically When enabled, services start immediately after the installation of SOTI MobiControl.
Tip: Disable this setting when performing installations or upgrades across many servers since you need to stop services to perform each new installation. Start services after updating all servers.
Management Service Address The automatically configured address of the SOTI MobiControl Management Service. This address must be in FQDN format.
Web Console Instance Name Enter a name for your SOTI MobiControl console instance.
Tip: If left blank, generate the System Root URL based on the Device Management Address.
HTTPS Port Enter the port number of the HTTPS connection.
System Root URL Displays the system root URL.
Certificate Select one of the two options that are available:
  • Generate: Allow setup to generate a new certificate and bind it to port 443.
  • Skip: Skip SSL certificate installation and configure it later with SOTI MobiControl Administration Utility.
Device Management Address This is the automatically configured address that Android and Apple devices use for connectivity. The address must be in either FQDN or IP format.
Deployment Server Name Enter a name for your deployment server.
HTTPS Port Enter the port number of the HTTPS connection.
SOTI Search Address The automatically configured address of the SOTI MobiControl Search Service.
SOTI Search Port Enter a port number for the connection to the search server.
SOTI Search Storage Directory Enter the directory where the SOTI Search Server saves its log files and configuration files.