Client Installater and Archives 

Client installer is a piece of software included in the mobile client that enables a more flexible update mechanism on the client. The client installer processes the updates that it receives from the Data Orchestration Engine (DOE).

To update all custom-built mobile components (such as mobile applications) that run on the mobile client, you must create a client installation archive for the mobile component. A client installation archive contains a set of files that includes files of type .jsp, .jar, .gif, .xml, and so on. The install.xml file contains instructions for installing the patches.

Deployment Architecture of the Client Installation Archive

Deployment Architecture of the Client Installation Archive

The mobile client receives and processes the installation archive from the DOE. The process is as follows:

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       1.      Mobile client synchronizes with the DOE to receive the  installation archive.

The archive is downloaded to the mobile client at the following location: …\Program Files\ SAP NetWeaver Mobile Client\bin\CI\<Archives>\<Archive Name>.

       2.      The mobile client prompts its user to synchronize all data before installing the patch.

The current user can synchronize only authorized data. If more than one user is using the same client, the current user can start the installation later, once all users have synchronized with the DOE.

       3.      The client installer dialog window appears and prompts the user to start the installation.

       4.      The client installer automatically extracts the archive and starts the installation.

       5.      The client installer maintains its own logs and traces, which are sent to the DOE on the next synchronization of the client.

Trace files of the client installer are stored in a file available in the following location: …\Program Files\SAP NetWeaver Mobile Client\bin\CI\citrace.txt.