Interface

See [OMA-DICT].

Content Provider

An entity that provides data which forms the basis of a service.

Device

See [OMA-DICT]

Device Management

Management of the Device configuration and other managed objects of Devices from the point of view of the various Management Authorities. Device Management includes:

- Setting initial configuration information in Devices

- Subsequent updates of persistent information in Devices

- Retrieval of management information from Devices

- Processing events and alarms generated by Devices

Device Management System

A background system capable to interact with a (set of) Device(s) for the purpose of Device Management.

Enterprise

A business with deployment and Management Authority for WLAN Bearers, Local Wired Bearers, computers, Devices, software, and employees.

Enterprise Device Management Server

Part of the Device Management System that is under administration of an Enterprise Management Authority.

Management Authority

An entity that has the right to perform a specific Device Management function on a Device or manipulate a given data element or parameter. For example, the Network Operator, handset manufacturer, enterprise, or Device owner may be the authority or share authority for managing the Device. One Management Authority may own all Device resources or may share or delegate all or parts of these with/to other Management Authorities

Management Object

A data model for information which is a logical part of the interfaces exposed by DM components

Software Component Management Object

A management tree object defined for software components which will be used for delivering and managing software components within client device.

Software Component Activation

The process which results in services or resources a software component embodies to be made accessible to other entities (including the end-user).

Software Component Deactivation

The process which results in services or resources a software component embodies to be made inaccessible to other entities (including the end-user). .

Service Provider

An entity that provides and administers a service to a Subscriber and/or User. The Network Operator is often a Service Provider.

Software Originator

The entity that creates, directly or through a third party, software and/or data targeted for use in a Device, Platform or Base Station. In the event that the software and/or data is controlled by a Regulatory Agency, the Software Originator is responsible for obtaining any Regulatory Agency license and Label.

Subscriber

The individual or organisation that is paying for service.

User

The individual who is in possession of and operates the Device.

SCOMO Alert

SCOMO specific alerts which convey the result of SCOMO Operations via DM Generic Alert mechanism [DMPRO].

SCOMO Operations

Download, Install, Update, Remove, Activate and Deactivate operations which may be invoked on a Software Component MO as well as inventory queries.