BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 for MDS Applications, 20u PRD-10459-034 User Manual

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PRD-10459-034
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Create a software configuration for the BlackBerry Device Software
Perform this task to help control the software upgrade process for each BlackBerry® device at a central computer.
1.
In the BlackBerry Manager, in the left pane, click BlackBerry Domain.
2.
On the Software Configurations tab, click Add New Configuration.
3.
In the Configuration Name field, type a name for the software configuration.
4.
In the Device Software Location field, click the Change button.
5.
Navigate to the network location where you installed the BlackBerry® Device Software.
6.
In the Application Name list, select the check box for the BlackBerry device series that you want to upgrade the BlackBerry
Device Software for.
7.
Expand the application tree.
8.
Select the check boxes for additional components or applications that you want to install.
9.
Click OK.
Assign the software configuration to a user
To monitor whether a user upgrades to BlackBerry® Device Software Version 4.0 or later, assign the user to the software
configuration for the BlackBerry Device Software.
1.
In the BlackBerry Manager, in the left pane, click a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.
2.
In the Users list, click the user account that you want to assign the software configuration to.
3.
In the lower pane, click Device Management.
4.
Click Assign Software Configuration.
5.
Click a software configuration.
6.
Click OK.
Upgrade the BlackBerry Device Software at a central computer
Before you begin:
Verify that the central computer can access the network drive.
To decrease bandwidth over your organization's LAN, verify that the network drive is in close proximity to the central
computer.
Verify that BlackBerry® Manager is installed on the central computer.
1.
Connect the BlackBerry device to the central computer that hosts the BlackBerry Manager.
2.
In the BlackBerry Manager, in the left pane, click Ports.
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