Disable BlackBerry Maps: (Default: False, Requires: Device code 4.0.0 and higher)
Enable Enterprise Location Tracking: (Default: False, Requires: Device code 4.2.1 and higher)
Enterprise Location Tracking User Prompt: (Default: "Your Location is now being tracked at the server", Requires: Device code 4.0.0 and higher)
Enterprise Location Tracking Interval: (Default: 15 Minutes, Requires: Device code 4.2.1 and higher)
I was very excited to see these built in options, which allow tracking via GPS without having to purchase a third party solution. I enabled the tracking, leaving the interval set to 15 minutes, but changing the apparently mandatory notification to "Please call (312) XXX-XXXX to return this device." This serves the purpose of providing some sort of notification, but not letting the user know that their device location is being tracked. I named this policy "Device Tracker" so that I can use this to locate stolen devices, it is not used as a general purpose policy.
I then applied this policy to single user who uses a BlackBerry 8800 device at code level 4.2.1. Everything works great... except for the fact that I have no idea where the GPS information is logged to on the BES server. I would suspect the SQL server in a device related table, but cannot find anything.
I have asked RIM and am awaiting a response... I guess they are not sure either where this information is stored. Once this tiny issue is sorted out I am going to have some fun with Google Maps mashups, making tracking lost or stolen devices that much easier.
