Managing Applications

Mobile application distribution files can be stored on mobile platform server. Distribution files can be downloaded and installed to a mobile device via a direct link that is generated automatically in the internal network. The direct link can be generated as a QR code to scan on a mobile device. The link also allows for checking if there are new versions of application distribution files to implement updates within an end business application logic.

IMPORTANT. Application management is used only to publish application distribution files available for downloading and installing via a direct link without additional authentication, and is not a corporate application store.

To manage application distribution files, use the Managing Applications section:

The side panel contains hierarchy of application containers. The working area on the Applications tab displays a list of existing application containers with parameters.

To get direct links to application distribution file download:

  1. Change name of the server, to which application distribution files will be published. By default, application distribution files are downloaded to mobile platform server, and direct links to application distribution file download are generated based on a domain name or IP address of mobile platform server.

  2. Add an application container with the hierarchy:

After executing the operations direct links are generated for each application distribution file version as a text or as a QR code.

Opening the direct link or scanning the QR code starts automatic download of mobile application distribution file to a device.

Change server name

Add an application container

Edit application

Delete application

Updating Applications

To update existing applications, download distribution files of new versions. Update the application on a device via generated direct links or QR code.

To check if there are new versions of application distribution files, open the URL:

http://<server_name>/media/mobile_apps/<app_name>/<os_name>/

For details about URL structure see the Downloading Application Distribution Files section.

See also:

Administration and Access Control | Adding Operating Systems | Downloading Application Distribution Files