Appendix C: File synchronization

With DME file synchronization you can synchronize files with devices in much the same way as with e-mail and calendar information.

This functionality can be used to distribute files or folders to a specified set of recipient devices - typically a group of devices (see Groups). Depending on how the synchronization is set up, the devices can be granted or denied access to synchronizing updated files back to the server. Files can also be synchronized one-way from the server for execution on the device (see Synchronization method).

Files can be synchronized with devices at three levels:

1. With all devices: Click Devices > Default settings > Files
2. With a group of devices: Click Devices > Group list > click a group heading > Files
3. With one specific device: Click Devices > click a device > Files

The method by which files are synchronized is the same in all three cases.

The combination of the location of the files to be synchronized and the method by which they are synchronized is called a file sync rule. Defining a rule involves two or three steps, which are described in the following:

1. Uploading files for synchronization, including permissions (optional).
2. Specifying which files should be synchronized.
3. Specifying a destination on the device.

Defining a new synchronization rule - overall process

1. Determine the target group - which device or devices should synchronize the files you specify: All devices (default settings), a group of devices, or an individual device?
2. Click the appropriate function to edit the settings of the target group.
3. Click the Files section of the setup panel.

The Files section of the setup panel for your target group consists of a table with two tabs: Rules and Files. See the following sections for more specific instructions.

Please note that file synchronization is not supported on Apple iOS devices.