10/17/2008

The following procedure shows you how to specify the method in which to assign a managed Windows Mobile device to a group. In Mobile Device Manager software distribution, you can assign managed devices to device groups by using server-side targeting or client-side targeting. With server-side targeting, you use MDM Software Distribution Console to move managed devices to one device group at a time. With client-side targeting, you can use Group Policy so that managed devices will add themselves automatically to the device groups.

Important:
Regardless of the method that you use to assign managed devices to groups, you must first create the groups by using MDM Software Distribution Console. For more information, see Creating a Device Group.

To specify the method for assigning devices to device groups

  1. In the navigation pane, expand the server that you want to administer, right-click Devices, and then select Options.

  2. In the Devicesdialog box, select one of the following:

    • Select Use the Mobile Device Manager Software Distribution console to assign each device to a group or groupsto enable server-side targeting.

    • Select Use Group Policy or registry settings already on the devicesto enable client-side targeting.

  3. Choose OK.

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