Install Guide
Introduction
Edge Device Manager is the next generation management solution for Edge Gateway Devices that oers advanced feature options such as
Cloud versus On-premises deployment, manage-from-anywhere via a Mobile App, enhanced security such as BIOS conguration and port
lockdown. Other features include Device Discovery and Registration, the Asset and Inventory management, the Conguration
management, and Applications deployment, Real-time commands, Monitoring, Alerts, Reporting, and Troubleshooting of endpoints.
NOTE: Wyse Management Suite UI will be re-branded to Edge Device Manager (EDM) after a valid license has been imported.
The following information should be considered for selecting the EDM Public vs Private cloud editions:
Private cloud
This edition is suited for users with the following requirements:
• Small, medium, or large deployments
• Need advanced features such as Delegated Administration, Reports, and Two Factor Authentication.
• Want the convenience of “monitor and manage from anywhere” via Mobile App.
• Want to install and maintain software and infrastructure on-site.
NOTE
: Devices must be isolated from the Internet (no communication through a forward-proxy service)
Public cloud
This edition is suited for users with the following requirements:
• Small, medium, or large deployments
• Want convenience and cost savings of not having to set up and maintain infrastructure and software.
• Need advanced features such as Delegated Administration, Reports, Two Factor Authentication.
• Want the convenience of “monitor and manage from anywhere” via Mobile App.
• Devices can be congured to communicate with external server either directly or through a forward-proxy service.
• Need to manage devices on non-corporate networks (home oce, third party, partners, and so on)
Topics:
• Getting started with Edge Device Manager
• Getting started with EDM on public cloud
• Getting started with EDM on private cloud
Getting started with Edge Device Manager
Terminology
The following table lists the important terminology used in the guide:
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