Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Remote Control allows you to connect to, view, and control mobile devices from the
Avalanche Console. With Remote Control, an administrator can remotely diagnose and fix
both applications and device settings, or provide guidance for a device user. This reduces
mobile device down-time and increases productivity. Remote Control can also be used for
presenting software to an audience, rapid data entry, or automated software testing.
This section contains the following information:
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Remote Control Components
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About This Guide
Remote Control Components
Remote Control has the following components:
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Remote Control Server
. The Remote Control Server facilitates network connections for
Remote Control. You can configure server connection settings and set up the SMS e-mail
gateway from the Remote Control Console.
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Remote Control Client
. The client portion of Remote Control is deployed to a mobile
device as an Avalanche package and runs automatically when you start-up or reboot the
device.Once you download the Remote Control package to the mobile device, you can
configure a limited number of client settings from the device.
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Remote Control Standard Viewer
. The Standard Viewer allows you to interact with a
remote device you are connected to. The Standard Viewer is accessed through the
Avalanche Java Console.
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Remote Control Web Viewer
. The Remote Control Web Viewer allows you to interact
with a remote device through a web browser. The Remote Control Web Viewer is accessed
through the Avalanche Web Console.
NOTE:
You cannot connect to the same device with both the Web Viewer and the Standard
Viewer at the same time.
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Remote Control Console
. The Remote Control Console allows you to configure server
settings.
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Skins Editor
. The Skins Editor allows you to import device skin images you download or
create and then assign keymaps to the skins. When a skin is associated with a connection,
an image of the device is displayed along with the screen, and you can click on device
buttons to perform tasks.