52 53Manage the Computer in Your NetworkWhen you have multiple mobile computers and peripherals in yournetwork, it is essential to have an easy way to manage updates, configure all of thedevices, and remotely troubleshoot problems� Intermec provides a free device man-agement software platform called SmartSystems™ Foundation to help you manageyour devices� You can also purchase third-party device management software througha vendor�Manage the Computer Using SmartSystems FoundationIntermec SmartSystems Foundation is a software platform that lets you manage allof your SmartSystems-enabled devices simultaneously from a central server� TheSmartSystems Foundation console displays all SmartSystems-enabled computers andperipherals in your network�Intermec SmartSystems Foundation ConsoleThrough the console, you can:• drag-and-drop configuration bundles, operating system updates, andfirmware upgrades to multiple computers.• save configuration settings from a single device and deploy those settings tomany devices simultaneously�• remotely change settings on SmartSystems-enabled computers andperipherals� The SmartSystems Foundation console can report on assetlocations and battery status, making it easier to manage your mobile devices�With a Provisioning license, SmartSystems Foundation can automatically pushsoftware, configuration settings, and other files to connected mobile computers. Thelicense also enables ScanNGo, which makes connecting additional mobile computersto your wireless network as easy as reading bar codes� You can download SmartSys-tems Foundation from the Intermec website at no charge� For more information, visitwww�intermec�com/SmartSystems� To purchase a Provisioning license, contact yourlocal Intermec sales representative�Manage the Computer Using Third-Party SoftwareYou can use third-party software such as Wavelink Avalanche to centrally manageyour ecom instruments devices� Device management software enables you to updatesoftware, increase security, track your assets, and troubleshoot devices remotely�You can download the Wavelink Enabler for the mobile computer from the Wavelinkwebsite� For more information, visit the Intermec website and search for WavelinkAvalanche or visit www�wavelink�com to download the enabler�Develop and Install ApplicationsUse the Intermec Resource Kits to develop applications to run on the mobile computer�The Resource Kits are a library of C++, �NET, Java, and web components grouped by func-tionality that you can use to create applications for the computer� The Resource Kits arepart of the Intermec Developer Library (IDL), and can be downloaded from the Intermecwebsite at www�intermec�com/idl�For more information, see the Intermec Developer Library Resource Kit Developer Guide�Package Your ApplicationFor very simple applications, the executable file may be the only file you need to de-ploy. More typically, you will have a set of files to install.ecom instruments recommends using .cab files to install your applications. The com-puter uses standard Windows Mobile .cab files and will install third-party .cab files.Choose a Target LocationYou can have your .cab file place your application in any of these memory locations onthe mobile computer:• The ObjectStore.• The optional microSD card. Depending on available disk space, you maywant to consider installing your application files on the microSD card. Usinga card creates the Storage Card folder on the computer�• The non-volatile Flash File Store. Applications and data in the Flash FileStore will persist through a clean boot�Note:The Flash File Store is erased if you reflash the operating system image.Files copied to any of these locations are safe when you cold boot the computer aslong as the AutoRun system is installed in the appropriate location� When AutoRunis installed on the computer, all .cab files in the CabFiles folder are automaticallyextracted after a cold boot� For more information about AutoRun, see the IntermecDeveloper Library Resource Kit Developer Guide�Install Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation ConsoleYou can use the SmartSystems console to drag-and-drop Intermec applications ontoyour mobile computer� The console is part of SmartSystems Foundation�1 Download your application file from the Intermec website andunzip it on your desktop PC�2 Double-click the application file to install it. The application file shouldappear in the Software Vault�3 From the SmartSystems console in the Software Vault, drag-and-drop theapplication onto each mobile computer in your network, or drop theapplication on a group of computers contained in a folder�