Key DTIS Terms

The following terms define important concepts for DT Ignite Services:

TERM	DESCRIPTION
AIDL	Android Interface Definition Language. Defines the programming interface that both the client and service agree upon to communicate through using interprocess communication (IPC).
Client	See Host Application.
Client ID	DT provides this unique identifier for the client or Host App in each DT environment. DT derives this unique identifier from the APK that you send to DT; it is unique to each environment.
Client Secret	Unique secret passphrase assigned to the client or Host App. Used during SDK initialization and must be stored securely.
DPP	Dynamic Preload Platform. Loads selected apps for specific mobile devices and operators.
DT Ignite	Dynamic Preload Platform (DPP) for Android OS that allows Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to preinstall applications.
Host Application	Application that interacts with DT Ignite through the Ignite Services API to present target applications for installation. Also referred to as Host App, Client, Integrator, or Integrator App.
Ignite Services API	Component of DT Ignite that allows authenticated host applications to interact with applications and application metadata securely. Also referred to as Ignite API.
Ignite Services Client SDK	Software library that provides a set of features to consume the Ignite Services API AIDL in a convenient, simplified way.
Integrator	See Host Application.
IPC	Interprocess communication.
Operator	Provider of wireless communications services that owns or controls all components required to sell and deliver services to end users, including radio spectrum allocation, wireless network infrastructure, billing, customer care, provisioning, marketing, and repair organizations. Also referred to as a mobile network operator, wireless service provider, wireless carrier, cellular company, or mobile network carrier.
Target Package	Application presented by Host App for installation. Also referred to as Target App or Target APK.