Mobile Device Synchronization
Tim Warner
@TechTrainerTim
The Pluralsight Learning Path for CompTIA A+
(220-902)
Introduction
Windows OS
Other Operating Systems
Security
Software Troubleshooting
Operational Procedures
Other Operating Systems & Technologies
for CompTIA
A+ (220-902) Table of Contents
OS X Features and Functionality
Basic Linux Commands
Client-Side Virtualization
Basic Cloud Concepts
Network Services
Mobile OS Features
Mobile Device Connectivity
Mobile Device Synchronization
Overview
What to synchronize
How to synchronize
Meanwhile, in the Real World…
I forgot my
passwords!
customer
technician
CompTIA A+ 220-902
Summarize methods and data related to
2.7
mobile device synchronization
What to Synchronize
Data Synchronization
The process of establishing consistency
among data from a source to a target data
storage and vice versa and the continuous
harmonization of the data over time
The Great
Differentiation
Operating system, apps
Can be easily reinstalled
User data
Must be recreated to be reinstated
Data to Synchronize
Contacts
App preferences
OS preferences
Email
Pictures
Music
Data to Synchronize
Videos
Calendars
Bookmarks
Documents
Location/social
media data
eBooks
Demo 1: Touring User Data
sdf
How to Synchronize
Data Synchronization Methods
Desktop
Cloud
Corporate servers
Software Requirements
Data Synchronization Connection Types
USB
Wi-Fi
Data Synchronization Connection Types
Cellular
Bluetooth
Mutual Authentication
Security advantage: client
and server authenticate to
each other
-
Normally requires digital
certificates
OAuth (single sign-on
through different services)
Demo 2: iPhone Data Synchronization
sdf
Meanwhile, in the Real World…
I forgot my
passwords!
customer
technician
Back in the Real World…
Please use a
password
manager (not
a note)
customer
technician
Homework
On a test device...
Set up data synchronization, and
verify that backup has taken
place
Wipe the phone
Restore all data
For Further Learning
Pluralsight: iPads in the Enterprise (John O'Neill)
-
Great information that can easily be ported to
Android and/or Windows Phone
Summary
User data is sacred
Be respectful of privacy
Next course: Security