Working with reports : Generating a DS-Client Version Report
 
Generating a DS-Client Version Report
This report shows a summary of DS-Clients with information about the DS-Client version, type, and whether it is currently compatible with the DS-System. It is produced on demand.
To generate a DS-Client Version Report:
1. On the Reports menu, click DS-Client Version.
F1 Help: "DS-Client Version Report"
2. In the Report Selection section, you must choose the following:
• Which DS-Client(s) to display: All DS-Clients, one customer’s DS-Clients, or a specific DS-Client.
• Sort order (if applicable): DS-Clients are displayed in the report sorted by this column.
• Branding (if applicable)
3. Click View. A preview of the report appears. The toolbar at the top has icons that allow you to navigate, print, or save.
4. To print the report, do the following:
a) On the viewer toolbar, click the printer icon.
b) Select the printer, and then click OK.
5. To save the report to a file, do the following:
a) On the viewer toolbar, click the save icon.
b) In the Save In box, select the destination folder.
c) In the File Name box, type a file name.
d) In the Files of Type box, select the report format, and then click Save.
DS-Client Version Report Details
 
Header
The header lists the service provider address and the date of the report.
DS-Client list
DS-Client
Lists the DS-Client numbers.
Customer Name
Shows the customer name, as defined from the customer’s profile information.
DS-Client Type
Shows the DS-Client type and installation platform.
Version
Shows the version of the DS-Client.
DB Build
Shows the latest DS-Client database build patch that has been applied.
Compatible
Shows if DS-Client is compatible with DS-System.
Operating System
Shows the Operating System running on the DS-Client computer.
Info Received
Last time the DS-Client connected with DS-System and sent its version information.
Statistics
• Version Info Available
• Version Info Not Available
• Total DS-Clients
Version Compatibility
This section compares the DS-Client versions with the DS-System version.
• Compatible with (current DS-System version number)
• Number of DS-Clients that need to be upgraded (the executable file) before they will be compatible with the current DS-System version.
• Number of DS-Clients that need to update their database to the latest build patch before they will be compatible with the current DS-System version.
Operating Systems
This section shows the total number of DS-Clients installed on each listed operating system:
• Windows
• Linux
• Macintosh
Windows DS-Clients
Windows DS-Clients can be installed in the following configurations:
• DS-Mobile DS-Clients
• Standalone DS-Clients
• Grid DS-Clients
Linux DS-Clients
Linux DS-Clients can be installed on the following Operating Systems:
• DS-Clients (RedHat)
• DS-Clients (SUSE)
Macintosh DS-Clients
Macintosh DS-Clients can be installed in the following configuration / platforms:
• DS-Notebook Clients
• Regular DS-Clients (i386)
• Regular DS-Clients (PowerPC)