Step 4: Installing MDM Administrator Tools

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2/9/2009

Mobile Device Manager Administrator Tools lets you manage the MDM system by using the following management consoles and extensions:

  • MDM Console: MDM Console is the core MDM management MMC snap-in tool that is included with MDM Shell.

    Important

    You cannot manage servers and devices from earlier versions of MDM by using MDM Console and MDM Shell in MDM 2008 SP1. You must use MDM Console and MDM Shell in MDM 2008 to manage MDM 2008 components, and MDM Console and MDM Shell in MDM 2008 SP1 to manage MDM 2008 SP1 components. Additionally, you cannot install MDM Console and MDM Shell for MDM 2008 SP1 on the same computer with MDM Console and MDM Shell for MDM 2008.

  • Group Policy Extensions: With the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC), you can push MDM group policies to Windows Mobile devices and enforce these policies. 64-bit software, except for the Windows Vista operating system, does not support GPMC.

    Important

    Windows Vista Service Pack 1 will remove the Group Policy Management Console when you install it on a computer that is running Windows Vista. You must reinstall the GPMC with the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) if you deploy Windows Vista SP1 in the IT environment. The RSAT installation is included in Windows Vista SP1.

  • MDM Software Distribution Management Console: MDM Software Distribution Console is a custom MDM Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) console that provides software distribution capabilities and the ability to push software .cab files to a Windows Mobile device.

Use the following procedures to install MDM Administrator Tools. You can install these tools on any domain-joined computer that meets MDM Administrator Tools requirements. For MDM 2008, the MDM Administrator Tools are per instance only. Upon installation you must select a specific instance to manage. You may restrict administrator management actions to the instances of which they have the authority to manage.

Before you can install and deploy MDM by following the steps in this guide, you must plan your deployment and configure the IT environment. To do this, follow the steps and guidelines in the MDM Planning Guide. MDM Planning and Deployment Checklists specifies the permissions and roles required to complete the following steps.

To install MDM Administrator Tools

  1. On any domain-joined server or computer, on the System Center Mobile Device Manager installation CD, on the Setup menu, select Administrator Tools.

    Important

    The MDM Administrator Tools may be installed on Windows 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems. The only exception is the Group Policy extensions. You can install MDM Group Policy extensions only on 32-bit versions of a Windows-based operating system, or a 64-bit version of Windows Vista, that has GPMC already installed.

  2. On the Administrator Tools Setup page, choose Next.

  3. Read the Microsoft Software License Terms and then select the I accept the License Terms for Microsoft Software check box. Choose Next.

  4. On the Custom Setup page, choose Next if you do not require modifications and you want to install all tools.

    Note

    You can install MDM Group Policy extensions only on 32-bit versions of a Windows-based operating system, or a 64-bit version of Windows Vista, that has GPMC already installed.

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  5. If you have not already configured Microsoft Update on the server, a Microsoft Update page will appear that prompts you to configure the server for Microsoft Update. Make your selection and choose Next.

  6. On the Ready to Install Administrator Tools page, verify the information, and then choose Install.

  7. Choose Finish.