Setting Up Zimlets in ZCS

Zimlets are delivered as a zip file that includes all the files necessary to run the Zimlets. The zip file is uploaded and deployed to the Zimbra server. Deploying Zimlets creates the Zimlet entry in the LDAP server, installs the Zimlet files on the server, grants access to the members of the default COS and turns on the Zimlet.

To deploy a Zimlet to the default COS

1. Save the Zimlet zip file on the computer you use to access the administration console.

2. Log on to the administration console and in the navigation pane's Configuration section, click Zimlets. The Zimlets content page opens.

3. Click Deploy new. The Deploying a Zimlet dialog opens. Browse to the Zimlet zip file to be uploaded.

4. Click Deploy.  The file is uploaded and the Zimlet is immediately deployed on the server, an LDAP entry is set up, and members of the default COS can access to the Zimlet.

To enable Zimlets on COSs other than default COS

When a Zimlet is deployed, the Zimlet automatically becomes available in the default COS. The Zimlet is listed in all other COSs as installed, but not available. To enable the Zimlet, you must check the box next to the Zimlet on the COS Zimlet tab.