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Manage the Computer in Your Network
When you have multiple mobile computers and peripherals in your
network, it is essential to have an easy way to manage updates, congure all of the devices, and
remotely troubleshoot problems. ecom instruments provides a free device management software
platform called SmartSystems™ Foundation to help you manage your devices. You can also pur-
chase third-party device management software through a vendor.
Manage the Computer Using SmartSystems Foundation
ecom instruments‘s SmartSystems Foundation is a software platform that lets you manage all of
your SmartSystems-enabled devices simultaneously from a central server. The SmartSystems
Foundation console displays all SmartSystems-enabled computers and peripherals in your net-
work.
Intermec SmartSystems Foundation Console
Through the console, you can:
• drag-and-drop conguration bundles, operating system updates, and rmware upgrades
to multiple computers.
• save conguration settings from a single device and deploy those settings to many
devices simultaneously.
• remotely change settings on SmartSystems-enabled computers and peripherals. The
SmartSystems Foundation console can report on asset locations and battery status,
making it easier to manage your mobile devices.
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Manage the computer
Use this chapter to learn how to remotely update, congure and monitor your ecom instruments
mobile computers. You will also nd information on installing and developing software applications
as well as how to upgrade the system software.