The goal of device user management is to register, activate, and provision devices so that device users can access applications and be tracked and managed by the system. This is particularly important for messaging-based synchronization (MBS) environments, because users cannot access the application unless the device is registered and activated.
| Task | Frequency | Accomplish by using |
|---|---|---|
| Activate and deactivate application devices according to the type of synchronization model used (RBS or MBS) | When a new user of a messaging or mobile workflow package must be added | Sybase Control Center for Unwired Platform with the Device Users node. |
| Provision devices | When a new user of a messaging or mobile workflow package must be added or when a new device is made available to a user | Afaria for advanced or over-the-air capabilities or device cables for development testing. See Sybase Unwired Platform System Administration > Device and User Management > Device Provisioning. |
| Review registered devices and users, delete devices to free licenses, delete users to remove them from the system | As required | Sybase Control Center for Unwired Platform with the Device Users node. |
| Manage subscriptions | As required | Sybase Control Center for Unwired Platform with the Packages node. |
| Add and manage device templates | As required | Sybase Control Center for Unwired Platform with the Device Users node. |