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Device Update Schedule |
The device update schedule specifies when the device(s) should query the Deployment Server(s) for updates. Updates may include the addition, update, or removal of packages and modifications to device settings.
If the Deployment Server determines there are pending updates for the device, it immediately sends them to the device. The device also sends the Deployment Server a summary of its installed packages and settings. If the Deployment Server identifies an inconsistency, such as a previously-installed package that is missing on the device, the Deployment Server will re-install the package.
The initial device update schedule is specified by the add devices rule used to add the device(s) to the system. You may edit the schedule for an individual device or a group of devices that have been added to the system by selecting the target device or group in the device tree view in the main console window and selecting Update Schedules from the Configure Device(s) sub-menu.
Device Update Schedules dialog box
The following table describes the Device Update Schedules dialog box:
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Add |
Select Add to specify additional update intervals. The Schedule Entry dialog box will be displayed.
To sync a device twice a week, Monday at 06:00 and Friday at 19:00, create two weekly schedule entries. |
| Edit |
Select Edit to modify an existing schedule entry. The Schedule Entry dialog box will be displayed. |
| Delete | Select Delete to permanently remove an update schedule entry from the dialog box. |
| Update when device connects |
Select this check box to have the device(s) check for updates whenever they connect to a Deployment Server, that is, at every transition from offline to online. If this check box is not selected, the device(s) will only check for updates according to the schedule defined above. |
Example: Schedule Entry
Schedule Entry dialog box
The Schedule Entry dialog box allows you to specify schedule entries as one-time or periodic events.
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Once | The device will check for updates once at the specified date and time. |
| Weekly | The device will check for updates once a week, on a specific day at a specific time. |
| Periodically | The device will check for updates periodically, at the specified interval from the set start date and time. |