Knox E-FOTA On-Premises

Last updated July 19th, 2024

Knox E-FOTA On-Premises allows IT administrators to manage device firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) updates on their organization's network environment. With on-premises features that extend beyond its cloud counterpart, Knox E-FOTA On-Premises is a great FOTA management option for organizations that prioritize security and flexibility in their operations.

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Audience

This document is intended for IT admins. Learn how to set up the Knox E-FOTA On-Premises web portal, manage firmware versions, and enroll devices.

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This tutorial walks you through how to install the Knox E-FOTA On-Premises agent app, add a license, and add and enroll your devices.

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About Knox E-FOTA On-Premises

This admin guide only discusses features unique to Knox E-FOTA On-Premises. For more information on general Knox E-FOTA features, see the Knox E-FOTA admin guide.

Key features

Multi-tenant support — If your organization has multiple business units, IT admins can work within their respective workspaces to avoid unwanted interactions between units.
Firmware testing — Use the Knox E-FOTA On-Premises console to track firmware versions, mark them as tested, or block them from being installed on devices.
Knox E-FOTA On-Premises portable — Use Knox E-FOTA On-Premises on a portable device such as a laptop and bring it to your business sites. With this feature, you don’t have to manage individual Knox E-FOTA On-Premises servers at each site.

Key benefits

Like Knox E-FOTA, Knox E-FOTA On-Premises provides these key benefits:

Schedule updates — Prevent business interruptions by configuring OS updates to install outside of business hours.
Selectively update OS versions — Choose a specific OS version to roll out to your devices to avoid potential interference with business app functions.
Force update target devices — Ensure devices are always up-to-date with the latest security updates, regardless of user input.
No user interactions — Update device software without requiring user action, streamlining the device management process.

How it works

Knox E-FOTA On-Premises is comprised of three parts:

The web portal
The client app
The organization’s network infrastructure

These three components interface to perform FOTA management in a containerized environment, isolated from the cloud. IT admins can sign in to the web portal to enroll devices, create campaigns, update policies, and schedule firmware downloads — all from the safety of an organization’s in-house infrastructure.