Ad-hoc installation

Ad-hoc installation refers to an unstructured, once-off way of installing DME on a client. For instance, if you work in the IT department and want to test a new version of DME on a device, you can choose to install the client directly on the device without first uploading in to the server and pushing it from there.

This method covers for instance:

• Transferring the client installation files to the device by means of Bluetooth or cable, and running it from there.
• Doing a remote installation from a desktop using Nokia Ovi Suite, Sony Ericsson PC Suite, Active Sync, or similar.
• E-mailing the client installation files as an attachment to the user, who downloads and executes the files from the DME client (upgrades only; full DME clients only).

This method has the drawback that you cannot supply a server path or an access point with the installation files, so the user will have to enter these. However, this is not a problem in case of a client upgrade.

As the name implies, ad-hoc installation should be the exception for use by testers or supporters. Any general roll-out should be performed using other deployment methods as outlined above.