Ivanti Velocity Simple Port Manager: A Smarter Way to Manage Connections

At Toranet, we pride ourselves on finding innovative solutions that simplify complexity, save time, and reduce costs. When faced with a cumbersome and inefficient process for managing Velocity client connections to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), we developed a streamlined, vendor agnostic approach that eliminates unnecessary configuration headaches.

The Challenge: Managing Unique Port Assignments for Velocity Clients

Traditionally, managing Velocity client connections required creating separate configuration files for each device, making deployment time-consuming and difficult to maintain. This process was further complicated by:

• Multiple Device Manufacturers: Manufacturer tools only work on their devices, limiting flexibility.
• Android 11 Storage Restrictions: Siloed storage prevents easy cross-device configuration updates.
• Inefficient MDM Management: Traditional Mobile Device Management (MDM) tools require complex workarounds.
• Poor Interoperability: Mixing vendor tools led to unreliable debugging and version incompatibilities.

The Toranet Solution: A Master Configuration with Intelligent Port Assignments

We engineered a solution leveraging Velocity’s scripting engine, allowing dynamic port assignment within a single master configuration file. This eliminates the need for individual config files per device.

How It Works:

• Single Configuration File: Centralised port assignments within one file.
• PreConnect Script Execution: A script runs before a session starts.
• Device Identification: Serial number, MAC address, or Velocity ID determines the assigned port.
• Dynamic Port Assignment: Correct ports are set automatically, reducing manual configuration.
• Flexible Deployment: Works with MDM solutions, barcode scanning, or manual distribution.

Key Benefits of Our Approach

• Eliminates Manual Config Management: No need for individual configuration files per device.
• Vendor-Agnostic & Scalable: Works across all manufacturers.
• Simplifies MDM Deployment: Reduces complexity in MDM platforms.
• Instant Port Updates: No need to redeploy individual config files.
• Fast, Reliable, and Cost-Effective: Saves time and reduces IT support overhead.

Next-Level Optimisation: Dynamic Port Updates via HTTP

Using a centralised HTTP server, Velocity clients can periodically download the latest port definitions, enabling real-time configuration updates across the entire device fleet.

• Centralised Storage: JSON-based port assignments are stored on an HTTP server.
• Automatic Updates: Velocity clients retrieve new configurations as needed.
• Zero Manual Intervention: IT teams no longer need to deploy updates manually.

Conclusion: Smarter, Faster, and More Cost-Effective Device Management

At Toranet, we thrive on being smarter than the average reseller, simpler solutions that cut costs and reduce complexity. Our Velocity Simple Port Manager eliminates the tedious manual process of managing individual configuration files, replacing it with a scalable, dynamic, and vendor agnostic approach.

By leveraging Velocity scripting, JSON-based configurations, and centralised deployment methods, businesses can:

• Reduce IT overhead
• Improve configuration management
• Eliminate multi-step, error-prone processes
• Adapt dynamically to changing network requirements