This chapter provides important information about how to deploy a Siebel Handheld application, and includes information about server topology, hardware, network configuration, server installation, Siebel Handheld application installation, and performance and scalability. The following topics are covered in this chapter:

• Overview of Deployment for the Siebel Handheld Application Client
• Installing the Siebel Server for Direct Server Synchronization
• Configuring the Siebel Server for Direct Server Synchronization
• Performance and Scalability of Synchronization for Handheld Applications
• Providing Synchronization Security with Secure Sockets Layer
• Process of Installing the Siebel Handheld Application
• Installing Print Templates in the Siebel Handheld Install Directory
• Setting Up Siebel Handheld Application Installation on a CompactFlash Card
• Changing the SyncURL on Handheld Devices
• Installing the Siebel Handheld Application from External Media
• Distributing Siebel Handheld Application Patches
• Setting up PatchAgent on Windows 2003