Deploying Zebra Services Agent

Deploying Zebra Services Agent

Install the Zebra Services Agent (ZSA) app on the devices.
Download the
Zebra_Service_Agent_V5.0.0.x.apk
file from zebra.com/zebra-services-agent.
  1. Log into the
    AirWatch Console
    .
  2. Click
    Resources
    Apps
    Native Apps
    List View
    Add
    Application File
    .
    ZSA Console Deploy
  3. Upload the
    ZSA APK
    file, and click
    Continue
    .
    ZSA
  4. Click
    Save & Assign
    .
    ZSA
    The next screen prompts to configure application assignment parameters.
  5. Assignment Configuration:
    1. Enter a distribution
      Name
      .
    2. Add
      Assignment Groups
      , the organization groups created during registration.
    3. Select the
      App Delivery Method
      to
      Auto
      .
      App Delivery
    4. Click
      Create
      .
  6. Managed Configuration:
    1. The ZSA Managed Configuration contains seven modules, each with an enable/disable feature to set the configuration.
    2. To set the configurations for devices, go to
      Application Configuration
      Send Configuration
      .
      Send config
    3. Under the
      System Configuration
      , enable the
      ZSA Configuration
      option and set the
      Configuration of the log level for ZSA
      with the following values:
      • 0: Info
      • 1: Debug
      • 2: Sensitive
      System Configuration
    4. Enable the
      Start Collecting a logs in file
      option.
      Managed Config
    5. The system settings include three features for uploading log files:
      • File upload URL
        : Specifies the server path for uploading log files.
      • File upload retry count
        : Defines the number of retry attempts if the upload fails.
      • File upload retry interval in minutes
        : Sets the duration (in minutes) between each retry attempt after a failed upload.
    6. Settings for managing data uploads on non-Zebra devices:
      • Data Upload URL
        : Specifies the server path for uploading details of data collection. -
      • Data Upload Interval in minutes
        : Sets the frequency of uploads, defaulting to 24 hours (or 1440 minutes), with a minimum allowed interval of 15 minutes.
    7. Data collection settings for non-Zebra devices:
      • Enable/Disable of data collection
        : Data collection is turned off by default. When enabled, it gathers information on default enabled data collections, which can be uploaded to the server specified in the
        Data upload URL
        . Admin can modify the data collection that is default disabled.
      • Allow user to toggle data collection
        : Enabled by default, allowing users to change the status of data collection via the app. Administrators can disable this option to restrict user access.
    8. Mandatory Setup for Non-Zebra Devices
      To view data on the VisibilityIQ portal, you must enter the
      Account ID
      provided by your Zebra onboarding team during the
      ZSA installation
      .
      This step is mandatory for all non-Zebra devices to enable data visibility
      Non Zebra Devices iamge
    9. Go to
      PBR Configuration
      , enable the
      Enable/Disable PBR Configuration
      option, and provide a
      Custom Message
      as required.
      PBR Config
    10. Set the
      Dialog
      in
      In case of bad battery alert the user through a notification or dialog box
      from the following values:
      • Notification
      • Dialog
      • Alert Dialog with Assist
    11. The
      Block device usage
      option is disabled by default. If enabled by the administrator, it prevents device access when a bad battery is detected.
    12. In the
      Drop Detection
      , toggle the
      Enable/Disable of drop detection
      option as required.
      Drop detection
    13. Set the
      Drop sensitivity level
      with the following values:
      • High
      • Medium (default)
      • Low
    14. Set
      Notification
      in the
      In case of device drop alert the user through a notification or dialog box
      with the following values:
      • Notification
      • Alert Dialog
      • Alert Dialog with Assist
    15. The
      Allow user to toggle drop collection
      is enabled by default. Users can control this feature, and admins can disable it to restrict access for users.
    16. The
      Collection location data with drop
      allows to capture location(lat-long) data of the device when device drop occurs.
    17. Navigate to the
      Data Collection
      section. The settings for data collection on non-Zebra devices are as follows:
      Default enabled data collections:
      • Battery
      • Device Info
      • Application List and Events
      • Application Usage
      • Battery Events
      • Bluetooth Events
      • RAM Stats
      • Flash Stats
      • Utilization
      • WWAN Information
      • Screen Brightness
      • WLAN Stats
      • Device Usage
      • Feature Usage
      • Doze Mode
      • Scanner Info
      The admin can modify the following data collections:
      • WLAN Info
        : Enable the
        Enable/Disable of WLAN info collection
        option and add value in
        Interval of WLAN info data collection in minutes
        .
      • Low RAM
        : Enable the
        Enable/Disable of Low RAM collection
        option.
        Data collection
      • GPS Location
        : Track the device by enabling the
        Enable/Disable of GPS location data collection
        option and set the
        Interval of GPS data collection in minutes
        .
        App list
      • Geofence
        : Receive notifications when the device leaves a predefined area by enabling
        Enable Geofence
        option and add
        Location Details
        information as follows:
        • Geofence Name
          : Name of the area.
        • Latitude & Longitude
          : Coordinates of the specific area.
        • Radius (meters)
          : The radius in meters to cover around the specified latitude and longitude.
        Geofence
      • Storage Stats
        : Enable the
        Enable/Disable of Storage Stats
        option and add value in
        Interval of Storage Stats data collection in minutes
        .
        • Storage Stats Parameters
          : Configure the package names for monitoring.
      • WLAN Events
        : Enabled by default and cannot be disabled. The admin can adjust the threshold value (in Minutes).
        • WLAN
          event data is collected based on the configured threshold value.
          WLAN Event
      • Network Stats
        : Enabled by default and cannot be disabled. The admin can adjust the top no of app counts.
      • Network Latency:
        Disabled by default, if enabled record network performance details for configured host URLs, including the target host, measured latency, network type, signal strength, connection information, and request result stats as error message.
        Network Latency
      Data is uploaded based on the configured
      Data Upload URL
      and interval settings in the
      System Configuration
      .
    18. In the
      DDT Configuration
      section:
      • Enable the
        Enable/Disable DDT
        option.
      • Keep the
        Clear DDT configurations
        option disabled in the primary setup.
      • One-time tests
        : Set the
        Schedule test on specific date
        in DD-MM-YYYY format if required to schedule one-time tests.
      • Repetitive tests
        : For repetitive tests, specify days using the format
        MON,TUE,WED
        in the
        Schedule tests on specific days
        section.
      • In the
        Schedule tests at a specific time
        section, enter the test time in HH:MM 24-hour format for executing one-time or periodic tests.
      • Run test when device is connected to charge
        : Disabled by default when enabled the scheduled test will run only when device is connected to charge.
        DDT Config
      • Click
        Add
        in the
        Test Plan
        section.
    19. Configure the
      Test Plan
      and click
      Save
      .
      Test Plan
    20. The
      Application Configuration
      is designated for Zebra devices. It currently supports the
      Wireless Insight
      application and the
      ZDS
      application, with more applications to be supported in the future.
    21. The
      Wireless Insight
      application can be configured using Managed Configuration through MDM or VIQ.
      • Configuration ID
        : Pre-defined ID specific to the Wireless Insight configuration that includes several options.
      • Custom Configuration
        : Add the custom Wireless Insight configuration as a value.
    22. The
      ZDS
      can be configured through VIQ with a custom ZDS configuration.
      Wireless Insight
      Wireless Insight - Config ID
    23. Under the
      Proactive Device Monitoring
      sections, enable the following options:
      • Frequent Wi-Fi Disconnections
      • Frequent Bluetooth Disconnections
      • Frequent Device Reboots
      • Alert on Severe Drop Detection
      • Alert on Device Overheat
      • Alert on Device Over cold
      Assignment
      1. Frequent Wi-Fi Disconnections
        Enable the
        Enable/Disable Frequent Wi-Fi Disconnections
        and set
        Dialog
        in the
        in case of Frequent Wi-Fi disconnection, alert the user through a notification or dialog box
        with the following values:
        • Notification
        • Dialog
      2. Frequent Bluetooth Disconnections
        Enable the
        Enable/Disable Frequent Bluetooth Disconnections
        and set
        Dialog
        in the
        in case of the Frequent Bluetooth disconnection, alert the set through a notification or dialog box
        with the following values:
        • Notification
        • Dialog
        Bluetooth Disconnection
      3. Frequent Device Reboots
        Enable the
        Enable/Disable Frequent Device Reboot
        and set
        Dialog
        in the
        in case of Frequent device reboot, alert the user through a notification or dialog box
        with the following values:
        • Notification
        • Dialog
      4. Alert on Severe Drop Detection
        Disabled by default. When enabled by an administrator, this feature allows the device to receive commands from ZDS upon detecting a severe drop.
      5. Alert on Device Overheat
        Disabled by default. When enabled by an administrator, this feature allows the device to receive commands from ZDS upon detecting an overheat event.
      6. Alert on Device Over cold
        Disabled by default. When enabled by an administrator, this feature allows the device to receive commands from ZDS upon detecting an under-temperature or overcooling event.
        Alert on Device Over cold
      The ZSA Assignment page displays.
      Assignment
    24. Preview the
      Assigned Devices
      to ensure only the target devices are listed, then click
      Publish
      .
      Previewed
      The application is now installed on the devices.
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