🎬Device Onboarding Service (D-O-S)

Introduction

The FLECS Device Onboarding Service (D-O-S / DOS) helps you set up your automation system quickly and easily. With D-O-S, you can select multiple applications from the FLECS Marketplace and install them on your device in one go using the import function. The service supports app updates and pre-selection, making it unnecessary to individually search for each app in the marketplace.

Key Features

  • Quick Setup: The Device Onboarding Service allows you to set up your automation system in a few steps, making it faster and more efficient.

  • Bulk Import: Select multiple applications from the FLECS Marketplace and install them simultaneously on your device.

  • Update Management: The service ensures that all selected apps are up-to-date and can be managed from one place.

  • Cross-Device Configuration: The generated job JSON file can be imported into multiple devices, ensuring consistent configuration across your network.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Selecting Applications

  1. Browse the Marketplace: Go to the FLECS Marketplace and search for the applications you need.

  2. Add to Cart: Select the desired applications and add them to your cart by clicking "Deploy App."

  3. Review and Add More: Continue adding applications until all required ones are in your cart.

2. Creating the Onboarding File

  1. Go to Cart: Click on the cart button 🛒 to review your selected applications or go to https://flecs.tech/cart/.

  2. Generate JSON File: Click the "Device Onboarding Service" button to create a job JSON file for your device.

3. Importing the Onboarding File

  1. Import File: Follow the link provided to see how to import the JSON file onto your devices. Importing Apps

  2. Consistent Setup: Use the JSON file to set up multiple devices with the same configuration.

Advanced Features

  • Version Control: Specify versions of the applications to ensure compatibility and stability.

  • Instance Management: Determine the number of instances for each application to optimize performance.

Benefits

  • Efficiency: Reduce setup time by managing multiple applications in a single process.

  • Consistency: Ensure uniform configurations across all devices in your automation network.

  • Scalability: Easily apply the same configuration to multiple devices.

For more detailed information on how to use the Device Onboarding Service, contact us.


By utilizing the FLECS Device Onboarding Service, you can streamline your automation system setup, saving time and ensuring consistency across your network. This service is designed to simplify the installation and management of applications, making your automation processes more efficient and effective.

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