To communicate workstation information, a core CAL package called Device Information runs at each workstation and on CAPS running on a POS client workstation without the POS client. The Device Information CAL package is not needed for Simphony release 18.2.2 as it is deployed automatically with the Service Host. However, the Device Information CAL package must be deployed for clients that still run on an earlier Simphony release (prior to 18.2.2), so the device information and metrics can be sent to the enterprise for the older clients. The resulting device information status is propagated to the Service Host and to the property.
The Device Information module lets you schedule and view workstation metrics in the EMC at the Enterprise level. The device information allows administrators to detect possible issues that could prevent a client from upgrading successfully. Device Information Needs Attention State contains a list and description of the needs attention workstation state.
The CAL client is updated to Simphony release 18.2.2.
The Device Information CAL package is deployed to the workstation, which shows the status upon deployment.