Using MagicINFO Server, distribute software updates on Player at a scheduled time.
Registering software
To update software installed on a device connected to MagicINFO Server, first register the software on MagicINFO Server.
- To register the software on MagicINFO Server, click Software Update > Register & Publish.
In the Register & Publish window, click Register.
In the registration window, enter information of the software to update and click Save.
Device Type Choose the device types to update the software from the drop-down list of devices connected to MagicINFO Server.
Device Model Name Select the target device model name for the software update. Software Name Enter the name of the software to update on the device. File Name To select a software file, click
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Note
To export the list of software registered on MagicINFO Server as an Excel or PDF file, click Export.
Distributing software
- To deploy software registered on MagicINFO Server, click Software Update > Register & Publish.
Select the software to distribute and click Publish.
Setup deployment details and click Publish.
Device Type View the device type that was specified during software registration. Device Model Name View device model information configured at the time of software registration. Software Name View the software name entered at the time of software registration. Software File Name View the update file name selected at the time of software registration. Software Version View the software version entered at the time of software registration. CRC Info. View CRC information. Publish Time You can deploy software immediately or at a later time. Schedule Publish Set the distribution date and time. This option is available if software distribution is scheduled. Applied Version Select the software version to update from the dropdown list. Select Applicable Device(s) Select devices to update software on by model or group.
Note
- Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) is used to detect errors and verify data integrity in serial transmissions.
- If the time set for a scheduled software distribution precedes the current time, distribution takes place immediately upon scheduling.
- To view the version of software installed on the current device, click the device on the list.
Editing software
- To edit information of software registered on MagicINFO Server, click Software Update > Register & Publish.
- Select the software to edit and click Edit.
Edit software information and click Save.
Device Type View device types to update software. Software Name Enter the name of the software to update on the device. Version View software version.
Deleting software
- To delete software registered on MagicINFO Server, click Software Update > Register & Publish.
- Select the software to delete and click Delete.
Viewing the software deployment status
After successful registration and deployment of software, click Software Update > Applied Status. You can view the status of software deployment.
Editing distribution schedules
To edit a software distribution schedule, select a schedule and click Edit.
Canceling Deployment
To cancel a software distribution schedule, select a schedule and click Cancel.
Exporting Software Deployment Status
To export a distribution status list as an Excel or PDF file, select a distribution task and click Export.