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Using any of the Apple MDM types of Device Configuration profiles, you have the ability to automate the setup of mobile device user accounts, networking settings, security policies, and hardware, operating system, and application restrictions from the moment the device is enrolled.
This powerful feature eliminates the need for administrators to manually onboard every MDM endpoint in your environment, saving you time and ensuring that all devices are configured consistently.
To learn how to enroll a device in MDM, refer to Pulseway MDM: Enrollment.
Overview
With MDM profiles, you can create predefined setup templates for supported Apple devices and associate them with management policies. When Pulseway RMM detects a client that meets the criteria of one or more of the associated policy rules, it will automatically apply the corresponding profile to the device via the Apple Push Notification Service.
Supported hardware
The following devices support management via MDM profiles:
Notebooks | Desktops | Mobile | Other |
MacBook Air, Macbook Pro | iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro | iPad, iPhone | Apple Watch, Apple TV
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Capabilities
MDM profiles support the following applications and system settings:
Category | Description | Application and settings |
Accounts | Manage Mail, Calendar, Microsoft, or Google corporate identities. | CalDav, CardDav, Microsoft Exchange, Google Account |
Networking | Manage network configuration, including WiFi, Ethernet, and VPNs. | WiFi, Ethernet, cellular, firewall, DNS, proxy, VPN, AirPlay, AirPrint |
Security | Control sensitive security-related device settings. | Authentication, certificates, parental controls, encryption, passcodes |
Restrictions | Manage hardware, operating system, and application restrictions. | Bluetooth, camera, Game Center App Store, lock screen, user creation, startup, authentication |
System Configuration | Enable or disable interface elements, manage login behavior, control system updates. | Login behavior, user experience, preferences, software catalog |
How to...
Create the profile
To create an MDM profile, complete the following steps:
In your Pulseway instance, navigate to Administration > Configuration > Profiles.
In the Profiles pane, click New Profile.
In the Details section, enter a name and, optionally, a brief description for the profile.
In the Profile Type section, select the applicable Apple MDM profile.
Click Next.
Select a configuration section from the Not Configured Sections list. Then, click Add Configuration.
You'll notice that the selected configuration moves into the Configured Sections list. Complete all applicable fields.
To add additional configuration sections, click Add Configuration. To remove a section, click the Remove link next to its name.
When you've finished customizing the profile, click Create.
Assign the profile to a policy
Next, you'll need to create a policy that defines the devices to which you'd like to automatically apply your configuration. Complete the following steps:
Navigate to Administration > Configuration > Policies.
Create a new policy or edit an existing policy, and assign applicable targets.
From the Profiles tab, click Assign Profile.
Locate the profile you'd like to use. Select it by clicking the radio button next to its name.
Click Assign.
Pulseway RMM will begin enforcing the selected profile immediately. You can view it in effect from Administration > Configuration > Policies.