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amigadave: wikify slightly

amigadave — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:50:41 GMT

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-	= Table of contents =	+	This document is an unofficial guide as the [[Nokia N900]] is not categorized as an enterprise device.
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		+	== Table of contents ==

	* [[Enterprise_Deployment_Guide\|N900 Enterprise Deployment Guide]]		* [[Enterprise_Deployment_Guide\|N900 Enterprise Deployment Guide]]
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	** [[Enterprise_Device_Configuration\|Enterprise Device configuration]]		** [[Enterprise_Device_Configuration\|Enterprise Device configuration]]
	*** [[Enterprise_Configurator\|Enterprise Configurator]]		*** [[Enterprise_Configurator\|Enterprise Configurator]]
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-	~~= Introduction =~~
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-	~~This document is an unofficial guide as Nokia N900 is not categorized as an enterprise device.~~

	== N900 and Maemo ==		== N900 and Maemo ==
-	[[Nokia N900]] is a powerful mobile computer with a phone feature. One area where the capabilities of N900 can be harnessed is the Enterprise environment. The device can be configured easily for providing access to corporate services and resources like:	+	The Nokia N900 is a powerful mobile computer with a phone feature. One area where the capabilities of N900 can be harnessed is the Enterprise environment. The device can be configured easily for providing access to corporate services and resources like:
	* email		* email
	* intranet web pages		* intranet web pages
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	The document gives examples of software that can be installed and configured on the N900 for the Enterprise environment. Additionally the document describes the infrastructure to be put in place for installing the device side software.		The document gives examples of software that can be installed and configured on the N900 for the Enterprise environment. Additionally the document describes the infrastructure to be put in place for installing the device side software.

-	= Enterprise environment =	+	== Enterprise environment ==

	Enterprise environments vary greatly and it is impossible to give a description that fits any company. However, most companies utilize a rather similar strategy in controlling access to their networks and the following description is rather close to most common solutions.		Enterprise environments vary greatly and it is impossible to give a description that fits any company. However, most companies utilize a rather similar strategy in controlling access to their networks and the following description is rather close to most common solutions.

-	[[Image:EDG_Typical_Enterprise_network_environment.png\|900px]]	+	[[Image:EDG_Typical_Enterprise_network_environment.png\|thumb\|900px\|alt=Diagram of a typical enterprise network environment\|Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment]]
-	~~<div style~~=~~"margin-left:200px;">~~Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment~~</div>~~	+
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	Figure 1 describes a typical arrangement of networking components at an enterprise. The picture is simplified and only components that are relevant for Enterprise provisioning are displayed.		Figure 1 describes a typical arrangement of networking components at an enterprise. The picture is simplified and only components that are relevant for Enterprise provisioning are displayed.
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	** No simultaneous access to WLAN networks above		** No simultaneous access to WLAN networks above

-	= Provisioning =	+	== Provisioning ==

	Provisioning strategies are ways to get the device configured for enterprise use so that the user doesn't have to [[Enterprise_-_Manual_Installation_and_Configuration\|manually install and configure]] all the software on the device.		Provisioning strategies are ways to get the device configured for enterprise use so that the user doesn't have to [[Enterprise_-_Manual_Installation_and_Configuration\|manually install and configure]] all the software on the device.

192.100.124.220: /* Enterprise environment */

192.100.124.220 — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:51:49 GMT

Enterprise environment

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	<div style="margin-left:200px;">Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment</div>		<div style="margin-left:200px;">Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment</div>
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	Figure 1 describes a typical arrangement of networking components at an enterprise. The picture is simplified and only components that are relevant for Enterprise provisioning are displayed.		Figure 1 describes a typical arrangement of networking components at an enterprise. The picture is simplified and only components that are relevant for Enterprise provisioning are displayed.

amigadave: Category:Enterprise

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Category:Enterprise

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Introduction

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-	This document is an unofficial guide as ~~the device~~ is not categorized as an enterprise device.	+	This document is an unofficial guide as Nokia N900 is not categorized as an enterprise device.

	== N900 and Maemo ==		== N900 and Maemo ==

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	== N900 and Maemo ==		== N900 and Maemo ==
-	Nokia N900 is a powerful mobile computer with a phone feature. One area where the capabilities of N900 can be harnessed is the Enterprise environment. The device can be configured easily for providing access to corporate services and resources like:	+	[[Nokia N900]] is a powerful mobile computer with a phone feature. One area where the capabilities of N900 can be harnessed is the Enterprise environment. The device can be configured easily for providing access to corporate services and resources like:
	* email		* email
	* intranet web pages		* intranet web pages

jpalko: /* Enterprise environment */

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	Enterprise environments vary greatly and it is impossible to give a description that fits any company. However, most companies utilize a rather similar strategy in controlling access to their networks and the following description is rather close to most common solutions.		Enterprise environments vary greatly and it is impossible to give a description that fits any company. However, most companies utilize a rather similar strategy in controlling access to their networks and the following description is rather close to most common solutions.

-	[[Image:EDG_Typical_Enterprise_network_environment.png]]	+	[[Image:EDG_Typical_Enterprise_network_environment.png\|900px]]
	<div style="margin-left:200px;">Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment</div>		<div style="margin-left:200px;">Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment</div>

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-	Provisioning strategies are ways to get the device configured for enterprise use so that the user doesn't have to [[~~ManualInstallationAndConfiguration~~\|manually install and configure]] all the software on the device.	+	Provisioning strategies are ways to get the device configured for enterprise use so that the user doesn't have to [[Enterprise_-_Manual_Installation_and_Configuration\|manually install and configure]] all the software on the device.

-	The selection of the provisioning strategy has a strong influence in every subsequent step and it is best to [[~~EnterpriseProvisioning~~\|start by reading the provisioning introduction]] which is a highly recommended reading for first time readers to understand our terminology better.	+	The selection of the provisioning strategy has a strong influence in every subsequent step and it is best to [[Enterprise_Provisioning\|start by reading the provisioning introduction]] which is a highly recommended reading for first time readers to understand our terminology better.

	[[Category:Power users]]		[[Category:Power users]]

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	The selection of the provisioning strategy has a strong influence in every subsequent step and it is best to [[EnterpriseProvisioning\|start by reading the provisioning introduction]] which is a highly recommended reading for first time readers to understand our terminology better.		The selection of the provisioning strategy has a strong influence in every subsequent step and it is best to [[EnterpriseProvisioning\|start by reading the provisioning introduction]] which is a highly recommended reading for first time readers to understand our terminology better.
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jpalko: /* Enterprise environment */

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Enterprise environment

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	Enterprise environments vary greatly and it is impossible to give a description that fits any company. However, most companies utilize a rather similar strategy in controlling access to their networks and the following description is rather close to most common solutions.		Enterprise environments vary greatly and it is impossible to give a description that fits any company. However, most companies utilize a rather similar strategy in controlling access to their networks and the following description is rather close to most common solutions.

-	[[~~File~~:EDG_Typical_Enterprise_network_environment.png]]	+	[[Image:EDG_Typical_Enterprise_network_environment.png]]
	<div style="margin-left:200px;">Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment</div>		<div style="margin-left:200px;">Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment</div>

jpalko: EDG - Main page

jpalko — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:01:02 GMT

EDG - Main page

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= Table of contents =

* [[Enterprise_Deployment_Guide|N900 Enterprise Deployment Guide]]
** [[Enterprise_-_Manual_Installation_and_Configuration|Enterprise Manual Installation and Configuration]]
** [[Enterprise_Provisioning|Enterprise Provisioning]]
*** [[Enterprise_-_Tried_and_tested_provisioning_strategies|Tried and tested provisioning strategies]]
*** [[Enterprise_Provisioning_-_Strategy_Variations|Provisioning Strategy Variations]]
*** [[Enterprise_Provisioning_-_Appendix|Provisioning Appendix]]
*** [[Enterprise_Provisioning_-_Future_Prospects|Provisioning Future Prospects]]
*** [[Enterprise_Provisioning_Summary|Enterprise Provisioning Summary]]
** [[Enterprise_Device_Configuration|Enterprise Device configuration]]
*** [[Enterprise_Configurator|Enterprise Configurator]]

= Introduction =

This document is an unofficial guide as the device is not categorized as an enterprise device.

== N900 and Maemo ==
Nokia N900 is a powerful mobile computer with a phone feature. One area where the capabilities of N900 can be harnessed is the Enterprise environment. The device can be configured easily for providing access to corporate services and resources like:
* email
* intranet web pages
* instant messenger
* VoIP services

The open architecture of the Maemo platform enables the integration of such enterprise services with minimal effort.

== Purpose ==
This document describes the steps involved in deploying Nokia N900 in Enterprise environment. The primary objective of deploying the device in Enterprise environment is to improve the productivity of users in their work life.

== Scope of document ==
The document gives examples of software that can be installed and configured on the N900 for the Enterprise environment. Additionally the document describes the infrastructure to be put in place for installing the device side software.

= Enterprise environment =

Enterprise environments vary greatly and it is impossible to give a description that fits any company. However, most companies utilize a rather similar strategy in controlling access to their networks and the following description is rather close to most common solutions.

[[File:EDG_Typical_Enterprise_network_environment.png]]
<div style="margin-left:200px;">Figure 1: Typical Enterprise network environment</div>

Figure 1 describes a typical arrangement of networking components at an enterprise. The picture is simplified and only components that are relevant for Enterprise provisioning are displayed.

Typically, corporate intranet is not directly accessible via WLAN connection due to obvious security implications. Instead, WLAN connections allow access to some "lobby" network. These lobby networks might or might not allow access to the public Internet. Lobby networks might be public, or they might be protected using some WLAN encryption technology.

The arrangement shown in Figure 1 consists of two different kinds of lobby networks and an access gateway between these. In addition, there is usually a 3G access network. Arrangements in different enterprises may vary, but the picture shows typical ways a device can be connected. Relevant characteristics of these networks are
* Public access network:
** Access is public, features are limited
** No connection to public Internet
** Mostly used for VPN connections to corporate intranet
** Might offer access to public Internet via authenticating gateway
* Restricted access network
** Access is restricted, features are unlimited
** Connection to public Internet
** Uses some WLAN encryption technology
** Device is unable to use the network until encryption keys are delivered
* 3G network
** Unrestricted access to public Internet
** No simultaneous access to WLAN networks above

= Provisioning =

Provisioning strategies are ways to get the device configured for enterprise use so that the user doesn't have to [[ManualInstallationAndConfiguration|manually install and configure]] all the software on the device.

The selection of the provisioning strategy has a strong influence in every subsequent step and it is best to [[EnterpriseProvisioning|start by reading the provisioning introduction]] which is a highly recommended reading for first time readers to understand our terminology better.