The following terms are used throughout the Endpoint Agent documentation.
Bundle: The content and instructions required to install software on your device.
Device: A server or workstation.
Device-assigned bundle or device-assigned policy: Bundles and policies that are assigned to a device so they are available to all users of the device.
Distribution Point: A device designated for the purpose of delivering bundles and policies to other devices.
Inventory: Data about your device’s hardware and software.
Management Zone: A grouping of devices that belong to the same administrative domain.
Policies: Rules that control a range of hardware and software configuration and security settings.
Registration key: An alphanumeric string created by your administrator and used by the Endpoint Agent to register your device in the Management Zone.
Application Explorer: An extension to Windows Explorer that enables bundles to be displayed in Windows Explorer, on the desktop, on the Start menu, on the Quick Launch toolbar, and in the notification area.
Agent Tray Icon:
The Agent Tray Icon icon is located in the notification area of the Window managed devices. Click the Agent Tray Icon to display the Endpoint Agent properties.
Applications Portal: A standalone window that you can launch from the Start Menu (Press the Windows logo key, and then type Applications Portal). The window displays all assigned bundles.
Cloud server: A server that your Endpoint Agent contacts in order to send information to and retrieve information from your Management Zone.