Mobile Device Synchronization

Question 1

Synchronizing your data - Mobile Device Synchronization

Answer 1

• No single desktop - Many di erent devices
• Complete mobility - Access anything from anywhere
• Many different types of data - Email, calendar, apps, etc.
• All devices must stay synchronized - Most of it is invisible to us
• Mutual authentication - Client and server must authenticate with each other

Question 2

Data types - Mobile Device Synchronization

Answer 2

• Contacts, Programs, Email, Pictures, music, video, Calendar, Bookmarks, Documents, Location data, Social media data, eBooks

Question 3

Synchronizing to the desktop - Mobile Device Synchronization

Answer 3

• Application requirements - OS and disk space
• Operating System - Mac, Windows
• Memory - Relatively minimal
• Storage space - Enough to store backups, video, pictures
• iOS - Apple iTunes - syncs everything in the phone
• Android - Syncs online with Google
• Use third-party apps to transfer movies and music
• Windows Phone - Windows Phone app
• Media is synchronized, email, contacts, etc are not.

Question 4

Synchronizing to the cloud - Mobile Device Synchronization

Answer 4

• Completely hands-off - No physical cables, no local files
• May be integrated into your Exchange or Gmail
• Apple iOS - Sync all data types to iCloud
• Android - Configure your Google account
• Windows Phone - Use your Microsoft account