(12.04.120) Files - Registering Files on the IGEL UMS Server and Transferring Them to Devices

Through a file transfer functionality in the IGEL Universal Management Suite (UMS), you can save files in the device's local file system. A file must be registered on the UMS Server before it can be sent to the device. Examples include virus scanner signatures required locally on the device, browser certificates, license information, etc. For information on file management in the IGEL UMS Web App, see Upload and Assign Files in the IGEL UMS Web App.

How to Register a File on the UMS Server

A file must be registered on the UMS Server before it can be loaded onto a device.

To register a file on the UMS Server, proceed as follows:

1. In the UMS Console, select Files > [context menu] > New file or System > New > New File.
   
   

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2. Under File source, select a local file or one already on the server.
   
   

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3. Select the upload location (URL). You can only use the directory ums_filetransfer or sub-directories created in it.
   
   

4. Under Classification, select the type of file. This serves to automatically establish suitable storage locations and file authorizations. Choose between:

   • Undefined

   • Web browser certificate

   • SSL certificate

   • Java certificate

   • IBM iAccess certificate

   • App signing certificate

   • Common certificate
     
     For information on certificate deployment, see IGEL OS > IGEL OS Articles > Certificates > Deploying Trusted Root Certificates in IGEL OS.
     
     
     

5. For the Undefined classification, specify the path in the devices's local file system under Device file location.
   If you enter a directory which does not yet exist, it will be created automatically. 

    

   
   
   

6. For the Undefined classification, allocate access rights and the owner.
   These will be attached to the file when it is transferred to the device and will be used on the destination system.
   
   

7. Click OK to confirm the settings.
   The file will now be copied to the web resource and will be registered on the UMS Server.

How to Transfer a File to a Device

In order to upload a registered file to a device, it must be assigned to the device either directly or indirectly via a device directory or profile. If a file has been assigned to a profile, it will be transferred to the devices along with the profile settings when you assign this profile to the devices.

→ Via drag and drop, move the file to the required device / device directory or profile. Alternatively, click the

symbol in the Assigned objects area; you can use the Assigned objects area in the Files, Devices, or Profiles tree nodes.

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When the UMS settings are transferred, a file assigned in this way will be copied to the device, e.g. while the device is booting. As long as the file is assigned to the device, it will be synchronized with the file registered on the UMS Server, for example, if the file bookmarks.html is replaced by a new version. The MD5 checksum for the file assigned to the device is compared to the registered file. If the checksums differ from each other, the file will be transferred again.

Transferring a File Without Assignment

A file registered on the UMS Server can also be transferred to the device without assignment:

→ Select Other commands > File UMS->Device from the device's context menu or under Devices in the menu bar. 

How to Remove a File from a Device

→ To permanently remove a file from a device, select the device in the structure tree and delete the file assignment in the Assigned objects area.

IGEL Tech Video

See also IGEL Community Tech Video on how to transfer files to IGEL OS: