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SiSyPHuS Win10: Analysis Device Setup Manager in Windows 10

Device Setup Manager

The Device Setup Manager Service (DsmSvc) is a service integrated in the Windows 10 Plug-and-Play infrastructure.In the context of the PnP technology, DsmSvc primarily functions as a distribution point, acting as a task scheduler that automates the installation and configuration of hardware devices and drivers, thus removing the need for manual intervention. However, DsmSvc is reliant on other components to perform tasks like data fetching, which are crucial for completing the automated processes.

This working package contains an overview of the Windows 10 PnP infrastructue and analysis of DsmSvc service.

Table of Contents (digest)

1 Introduction
1.1 Zusammenfassung
1.2 Executive Summary
1.3 Concepts and Terms
2 Technical Analysis of Functionalities
2.1 Service Trigger
2.2 Service Initialization
2.3 Scheduler Queue Initialization
2.4 Online Retrieval and Staging Procedure
3 Configuration and Logging Capabilities
3.1 Configuration Capabilities
3.2 Logging Capabilities