Chapter 5. Updating Data; Updating Data On The Mk2000; Partition Update Vs. File Update - Symbol MK2000 MicroKiosk Product Reference Manual

Chapter 5
Updating Data

Updating Data on the MK2000

This chapter outlines the partition downloading and file downloading procedures for the
MK2000.

Partition Update vs. File Update

There are two types of update supported by the MK2000: partitions and files.
The file system used by the MK2000 is the same as the file system used on a desktop
computer. A file is a unit of data that can be accessed using a file name and a location in
the file system. When a file is replaced, only the contents of the previous file are erased.
The operating system must be running for a file to be updated.
A typical partition is a group of files combined into a single "partition" that represents a
specific area of storage. Examples of partitions are the operating system, or a flash file
system, such as platform or application. (Using the desktop computer comparison a
partition is equivalent to a C: or D: hard disk drive.) When a partition is updated, all data that
was previously in its storage region is erased - i.e., it is not a merge but rather a
replacement operation. Typically, the operating system is not running when partitions are
updated.
Partition images for selected partitions can be created using TCM. See the TCM
documentation for details. The partition image is then transferred to the MK2000 using one
of the tools listed below.
Different utilities are used for partition and file updates. The type of update that can be
performed for a given tool is listed in the accompanying description.
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