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Performing Downloads
This chapter contains information and procedures to allow you to perform the
various types of data transfers required to:
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Develop applications for the terminal.
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Prepare terminals for deployment.
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Maintain terminal installations in the field.
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Transfer data to/from terminals, terminals (Host), and PC.
In this chapter, information pertaining to file authentication is only discussed in the
context of procedures while performing file downloads. See
File Authentication for
more information.
The terminal contains ports that allow connection to a network, telephone line, or
other terminals (for back-to-back downloads). See
Download Methods and
Procedures .
Downloads and
Uploads
The terminal can perform a download via the following connectivity options:
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Using NFS
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Using the ZonTalk Protocol via Serial connection
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Using the Netloader
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Using a local USB memory device / SD device
Refer to sample screen display in Table 4 (Home>Update) for more information.
Serial download can also be done without using an onboard application, please
refer to
Downloading without an Onboard Application for more infomation.
Downloads require moving the application and/or application data files from a
remote computer to the terminal. In the device application development,
application files are downloaded from a development PC directly to the terminal.
In the field, application files must be transferred from the device’s controlling
device (ECR, LAN controller, and so on) to the terminal.
The device supports a module called the Secure Installer (SI). The SI is
responsible for authentication and installation of applications and operating
system components. It follows a well defined specification requiring bundles and
packages. The detailed information on creation of download files for the device is
contained in the Programmer's Manual.
Also note that the device SDK includes a tool called the Package Manager to aid
developers and deployment personal create and maintain bundles and packages.