Device Management Client OS Design Development (Windows Embedded CE 6.0)
1/6/2010
The Device Management functionality in Windows Embedded CE allows you to install applications and software updates without involving the user. It supports polling, download, failure recovery, logging, and status reporting.
The entire Device Management solution consists of the device management client, which runs on a Windows Embedded CE target device, and the Microsoft® Systems Management Server Device Management Feature Pack, which runs on a Microsoft Systems Management Server instance. The Windows Embedded CE-based device client periodically polls a Systems Management Server instance, on which the Systems Management Server Device Management Feature Pack is installed, for new application offerings or packages.
OS Design Information
The following table shows the operating system design information for Device Management.
| Concept | Description |
|---|---|
Dependencies |
A Systems Management Server providing device management capabilities or any other compatible server is needed. A Systems Management Server instance must have the Systems Management Server Device Management Feature Pack installed. A proper provisioning model is also required. For additional information about software requirements, see Device Management Software Requirements. |
Hardware considerations |
The hardware you use should provide a hard-coded target device identifier. Some form of network connection should also be available. |
Modules and Components
The following table shows the components and modules that implement Device Management.
| Item | Module | Component |
|---|---|---|
Device Management Core Engine providing communication, scheduling, and tracking capabilities |
dmsvc.dll |
None |
Device Management hardware inventory provider |
dminfos.dll |
None |
Device Management Script Engine providing script command support and execution capability |
dmscript.exe |
None |
Device Management Control Panel utility |
dmpnl.cpl |
None |
API support |
dmsdk.dll |
None |
Device Management Implementation Considerations
The following table shows the Sysgen variables that control the device management services.
| Sysgen variable | Description |
|---|---|
SYSGEN_DEVMGMT |
Includes the device management related services. |