Overview
The Radix Device Management Platform has the option to install software on many remote devices at once. Installing applications remotely to one or many devices is done by creating an “Install Package” command. You first need to create a software installation tile in the Radix Device Management Platform. You can then install the software on a single device or a group of devices.
There are three methods to access the Install Package option:
Via the Bulk Actions Button
1. In the sidebar menu, click on the “Devices” icon.
The Devices Table opens.
2. Find the device onto which you would like to install a software package. Click on the device’s checkbox in the far-left column.
The Bulk Actions button becomes active.
3. Click on Bulk Actions>App Management>Install App.
4. The Install App repository will open with a list of existing packages.
Via the Device’s Three-Dot Menu
1. In the sidebar menu, click on the “Devices” icon. The Devices Table opens.
2. Find the device onto which you would like to install a software package, and click on the device’s three-dot menu in the far-right column>App Management>Install App.
The Install App repository will open with a list of existing packages.
From the Device Dashboard
1. Click on the “Devices” icon in the sidebar menu to open the Devices Table.
2. Find the device on which you would like to install a software package.
3. Click anywhere on the row of the listing of that device to open the Device Dashboard.
The Devices Dashboard opens.
2. In the panel on the far right, click on Repositories Actions>Install App.
The Install App repository will open with a list of existing packages.
Installing an Existing Package
There are many software packages currently stored in the Radix Device Management Platform, such as Spotify, Adobe Reader, AliExpress, and more. You may want to install these software apps onto many remote devices at once.
To install an existing package:
1. Click on the desired package.
The Apply button in the bottom right corner will become active. In our example above, we selected the Shazam app (which helps you identify music from a sample).
2. Click Apply. The software package will be installed on the device.
Creating a New Installation Package
The Radix Device Management Platform allows you to create a new software installation package and then install the software on many remote devices.
To create a new software package:
1. Click on the Add New button to add a new package.
2. Select the source of the software package. In the New Package window, you will see a drop-down menu for selecting software apps from a variety of sources:
Select the Package Source
In the New Package window, you’ll see a drop-down menu for selecting software apps from a variety of sources:
File from URL
This allows you to select a file from a URL link, accessible from an HTTP or direct FTP link. This allows you to store the installation file anywhere on the web for a quick download.
Note! The link cannot be an application address on the Google Play Store or any other installation marketplace. It must be a link to an installation file. There is a separate option in the drop-down menu for Google Play Store apps.
Upload file
Another option is to upload an installation package from your computer to the server on your account.
The supported installation package formats are as follows:
- - Windows: You can upload .msi Windows installer files or .exe files.
- - Android: You can upload and install APK files.
Note! This option will deduct the size of the installation package from your total account server storage space.
For this option, after you upload the software package and click Confirm, you will be prompted to give the software package a name and description. Use a name that best describes the installation package. This can be any name you desire--it does not have to be the name of the file. A description will make it easier for other users to understand what this installation package does.
Package from the Google Play Store
If you wish to upload a software package from Google Play Store, supply the URL, the country from which you’re receiving the app, and the type of device for which you are installing it.
User Type Options
Under User Type, you can either allow all users to install the software package, only the current user, or specify the allowed user by name.
Set as Private Option
You’ll notice the sliding button on the New Package window, Set as Private. Selecting this option will make the software package visible only to you. Other users of the Radix Device Management Platform will not see this option in their Install App repository.
In a multi-tenancy environment, where there are several users on your domain, you may want to set the package you create as “private” to make it visible only to your account. If you choose not to select this option, all domain users will have access to this installation package.
Hide Content From Others Option
When you click the button on this option, other users will be able to install this app, but they will not be able to see or edit its content.
Set as Read-Only Option
There is also the Set as read-only button. This will limit the number of Radix Device Management Platform users who can edit the details of the software package you uploaded. When you click the Set as read-only button, the “lock” icon in the upper right corner will be in a “locked” position.
Software Package Icons
You will notice icons on each of the tiles in the Packages Repository. These options let you modify the appearance of the software package tile, as well as edit the software package at a later date, or delete it entirely. Here is a table that summarizes the icons and their function:
Pick Color
The Pick Color palette allows you to set a color for the specific software package. This helps you distinguish this particular package from the others.
Pick Icon
Clicking on the Pick Icon icon allows you to set an icon for a particular command tile, instead of the default “Control Panel” icon.
Edit Icon
Clicking on the Edit icon will allow you to edit the data in the particular command.
Delete
This allows you to delete the Install package tile.
You will receive a prompt to verify if you are sure about deleting the tile:
Pin to Top
This option allows you to pin the command to the top of the Install Package screen for easier access. This is handy if you want to install an app on many devices.
Install App Example
As an example, let us create a package that installs the Radix Smart Recovery LITE program. (For this to work properly, we must have downloaded the Radix Smart Recovery LITE installation file on our computer.)
1. Click Add New in the Install App repository, and choose “Upload File” from the drop-down list:
2. Click on Add File and find the executable that you would like to add to your installation package and upload it.
3. Click Open to add the executable to the installation package.
4. After the executable file uploads, supply a name for the repository, a brief description, the name of the software package, and the version number.
5. Click Confirm. The new software package will appear in the Install Apps repository:
