Parent reference set

This section discusses configuring and managing parent reference sets in VHQ.

Keywords

Also called: parent reference set, reference set configuration. Search terms: perform sync verification, post installation action, optional package.

What is a Parent reference set?

Parent reference set support is extended to Engage and Android devices, where the device can initiate a download and call for an update of specific software.

When new software needs to be rolled out to a device estate with different device models, this feature lets you bundle a number of reference sets under a single parent reference set, with configurable rules for downloading each package.

Configuring parent reference set

Go to Device Management > Manage Reference Sets > Parent Reference Sets.

Parent Reference Set can be configured only by an Admin user.

Configuring reference set

Go to Device Management > Manage Reference Sets > Reference Sets > Add, then click Next page to continue.

Perform sync verification — Selecting this option verifies whether the version on the device is the same as, or lower than, the version on the server. The download is initiated even if the versions match. This applies only to automated downloads.

Click Advance Option next to the package under the Assignments pane.

VHQ lets you configure a download qualifier — various operator criteria to match Application name and Application version — and a Post installation action of Restart, Reboot, None, or Default.

Optional package — Select this if you want VHQ to continue installing the rest of the packages in this reference set even if the current package's installation fails.

Once the reference set is configured, the information is sent to the device. The device then sends a download request to VHQ, and VHQ initiates the automated download.

Related topics

• Reference sets for manual download