What is package server in SAP MOB-AFA - SAP Sybase Afaria?

SAP Term: package server

• Component: MOB-AFA

• Component Name: SAP Sybase Afaria

• Description: Package server delivers Afaria enterprise application packages to devices. It also serves certificates and device provisioning data to calling third-party applications, during application onboarding.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A package server is a component of the MOB-AFA SAP Sybase Afaria system. It is responsible for managing the distribution of software packages to mobile devices. It stores the packages and provides access to them for download. It also handles the authentication and authorization of users who are downloading packages. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The package server is used to manage the distribution of software packages to mobile devices. It stores the packages and provides access to them for download. It also handles the authentication and authorization of users who are downloading packages. The package server can be configured to allow only certain users or groups of users to access certain packages. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring the package server, it is important to ensure that only authorized users have access to the packages they need. This can be done by setting up user groups and assigning specific permissions to each group. Additionally, it is important to keep the package server up-to-date with the latest versions of software packages in order to ensure that users are able to access the most recent versions of applications. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The package server is part of the MOB-AFA SAP Sybase Afaria system, which is a mobile device management solution that provides secure access and control over mobile devices. It also provides features such as remote device management, application deployment, and security policy enforcement.