What's new in zDNA Cloud 2.9
Overview
Zebra DNA Cloud (zDNA Cloud) is an administrative solution for managing and configuring Zebra devices and apps. Like a cloud-based version of StageNow, zDNA Cloud also performs licensing and other administrative tasks, and will eventually do much more. Also like StageNow, zDNA Cloud leverages the power of Zebra's Mobility Extensions (MX), is controlled through a simple, intuitive UI, and can stand alone or work with a company's existing Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) system.
The zDNA dashboard provides a high-level system overview, including a count of "Active" devices that have communicated with the system within the past 24 hours.
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New in zDNA Cloud 2.9
- EHS 5.0 and ZWC 1.7 have been added to the Zebra Collection.
- Accepts JSON characters in managed configuration text fields for Zebra and third-party apps.
- Additional UI enhancements include:
- Added “Security Patch Date” and “MX Version” sections in Device Details > Device Info:
Click image to enlarge; ESC to exit. - “Android Version” replaced with “Security Patch Date” on Android Updates Dashboard card:
Click image to enlarge; ESC to exit. - "OS Build ID" column added; "Release Notes" and "Update Status" columns have been merged
- "Security Patch Date" column added and Action icons replace hyperlinked text:
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- Added “Security Patch Date” and “MX Version” sections in Device Details > Device Info:
DNA Cloud 2.9 requires the following platform-specific LifeGuard updates:
| Device Model | Required Update |
|---|---|
| ET40, ET45 | 11-13-14.00-RG-U00 (or later) |
| TC15 | 11-14-13.00-RG-U00 (or later) |
| TC53, TC58 | 11-12-31.00-RG-U00 (or later) |
| WS50 | 11-19-19.00-RN-U00 (or later) |
| All SDM660-platform devices running Android 11 | 11-26-05.00-RG-U00 (or later) |
See all devices supported by DNA Cloud
Version History
Added in zDNA Cloud 2.7
Now configures APN and Roaming state as part of New Device Setup.
Supports Unicode characters in admin username fields for language localization.
Remote Support now allows administrators to view and control primary and secondary screens on devices* using Zebra Workstation Connect.
UI enhancements: My Services is now a separate option in the User Profile drop-down menu.
When adding devices to a Group, a new license check feature verifies that target devices are licensed before applying a non-Zebra app- and/or device-settings Profile(s) associated with that Group.
DNA Cloud 2.7 requires the following LifeGuard updates for the devices shown below.
| Device Model | Required Update |
|---|---|
| ET40, ET45 | 11-13-14.00-RG-U00 (or later) |
| TC15 | 11-14-13.00-RG-U00 (or later) |
| TC53, TC58 | 11-12-31.00-RG-U00 (or later) |
| WS50 | 11-19-19.00-RN-U00 (or later) |
| All SDM660-platform devices running Android 11 | 11-26-05.00-RG-U00 (or later) |
* Dual-screen viewing/control NOT supported on ET40/ET45 devices.
Please note that network setup instructions have recently changed to simplify initial configuration (no changes are required for existing setups).
Added in zDNA Cloud 2.6
- Introduced pre-built wizards for creating third-party EMM device enrollment barcodes
Supported EMMs:- 42Gears SureMDM
- Microsoft Intune
- MobileIron Go
- SOTI MobiControl
- VMWare Intelligent Hub (formerly Airwatch)
- Also accepts custom EMM settings to create enrollment barcodes for any EMM system
- EMM enrollment profiles can be saved and applied later or edited as needed
- A new “Setup Category” column differentiates between zDNA and third-party EMM profiles, with filtering
Network setup instructions have changed to simplify initial configuration. No action is required for existing setups.
Added in zDNA Cloud 2.5
DNA Cloud Dashboard high-level system overview now displays:
- Device Battery Health (status updated every 24 hours)
- New Android updates (status updated every 24 hours)
- Add-a-Device function
- Banner summarizing what’s new in the current release plus links to full details:
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- Delete Device functionality adds an option to reset device(s) to factory-fresh state*
* Factory Reset option requires DNA Cloud 2.5 (or later) on the device for proper operation.
- Delete Device functionality adds an option to reset device(s) to factory-fresh state*
Added in zDNA Cloud 2.4
- My Apps section:
- Zebra App Collection now supports multiple app versions
(for apps that are available in multiple versions; initially includes Enterprise Home Screen only) - Administrators can now upload files through the zDNA console to the connected Google Drive
- My Collection list now indicates which apps are configured using a Google Drive connection other than the one configured by the Tenant Owner
- Zebra App Collection now supports multiple app versions
- Device Settings Wizard:
- Date and Time configuration section now supports “Custom Time Zone” and “Custom Locale” parameters
- Advanced Device Settings Wizard:
- Immediately prior to applying a device settings Profile, the system now indicates which devices contain zDNA components older than the current version
- A banner and icons (as seen below) alert administrators when one or more target devices contain out-of-date client software:
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- UI Changes, Enhancements:
- Changed transition animations throughout the zDNA Cloud system
- Enhanced “More...” menus (three vertical dots) on My Devices page are now larger and more visible (as seen below)
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Added in zDNA Cloud 2.3
- The Zebra Collection supports multiple app versions
- Implements "My Services" tab in the "My Profile" section of the Tenant Owner user settings for management of external service connections. See My Services notes for more information.
- Enhanced Google Drive interface for Zebra and third-party apps
- Numerous additional UI enhancements
- New Frequently Asked Questions
Added in zDNA Cloud 2.2
- Multiple app versions now supported for third-party App Collection
- When working with Android Updates, the Customized Update step now displays applicable updates and newer Android-version builds for easier selection
- Enhanced pagination labeling better describes listed items and counts (see image, below)
- Sort device and app lists in ascending or descending order
- Numerous security bug fixes and enhancements
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Added in zDNA Cloud 2.1
- Support for Zebra TC58 devices
- Security enhancements:
- Implements 30-minute timeout for inactive user sessions
- Improved end-point and data-access security rules
- Updated data catalogue helps improve privacy and compliance
- Removes Wi-Fi requirement for initial setup; allows device enrollment over Ethernet, WAN or Wi-Fi
- Enables "Update zDNA Client" function for licensed and unlicensed devices
- "Discard" function now labeled "Apply Later" on "Target Devices" pages for:
- Device Settings Wizard
- Device Settings Advanced
- New Setup for Zebra Collection, My Collection
Also See
- Setup Guide | Set up an organization and its devices to use zDNA Cloud
- Licensing Guide | Manage, allocate and reclaim licenses for apps and devices
- Usage Guide | A complete guide to zDNA Cloud administrative tasks
- FAQ | Frequently asked questions about zDNA Cloud