Intel Unite Solution - Enterprise Deployment Guide
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5.3 Hub Configuration
The configuration options for Hubs running Intel Unite software can be modified via the Admin Portal. The
Admin Portal contains a default profile with default configuration settings that are applied to all Hubs that
are checking in with the Enterprise Server. The configuration options are pushed to the Hubs after a
connection from the Hub to the Enterprise Server is established. The settings are updated each time the
Hub checks in, most of the settings for the Hub can be customized according to your organization needs,
for example, each Hub can display different color, image, PIN size, contain different plugin, etc.
Refer to the Admin Portal Guide section to learn more about the Hub configuration.
5.4 Recommended Hub Practices
In order to ensure the best possible end user experience, the Hub should be configured so that it is always
ready to be used and system alerts or popups that display on the screen are suppressed. Recommended
practices include the following:
Windows should automatically log in the domain or user that Intel Unite application will execute.
Screen savers should be disabled.
The system should be set to never go to standby.
The system should be set to never log out.
Display should be set to never turn off.
System alerts should be suppressed.
5.5 Hub Security
The Hub administrator should ensure that recommended security practices are followed for each Hub. If
the local user is logged on automatically, ensure that the user does not run with administrative privileges.
5.6 Plugins
The Intel Unite application supports the use of plugins. Plugins are software elements that extend the
features and capabilities of the application, implementing user experience modalities. Plugins may be
unique to each Hub.
The following plugins are currently available for the Intel Unite application:
Plugin for Protected Guest Access: this plugin allows a computer to connect to a Hub without the need to be
on the same enterprise network and without the enterprise server PIN validation. The Hub creates an ad-
hoc/hosted network (access point) that an Intel Unite Client can connect to.
Plugin for Skype for Business: This plugin is a solution for including people from an online Skype meeting
into an Intel Unite app session. The plugin runs on the Hub of the Intel Unite software and manages a mail
account specific to each instance.
Plugin for Telemetry: This plugin adds the ability for the Enterprise Server to accept and display Hub data, if
the plugin is installed on the Hub. Minimum requirement is Enterprise Server v3.0 (Build # 3.0.38.44).
In addition, there is an SDK used to write plugins:
Software Development Kit (SDK): Application Interface Guide to assist software developers or anyone
looking to develop additional functionality for the Intel Unite application.
Note: Please refer to the specific plugin guides if you want to install or find out more about each plugin
component.