Apple Platform Deployment - Lecture Notes

Overview

• Apple Platform Deployment covers the deployment and management of Apple hardware, software, apps, and services.
• Offers control and flexibility through Apple School Manager, Apple Business Manager, and mobile device management (MDM) solutions.

Key Components

Deployment Planning

• Declarative Device Management:
  • Introduces declarative device management and its role in managing Apple devices.
• Mobile Device Management (MDM):
  • Details on MDM profiles and payloads.
  • Device supervision features.
• Enrollment Methods:
  • Methods include Account-driven, User Enrollment, Device Enrollment, and Automated Device Enrollment.

Device Deployment

• Specific Devices:
  • Deployment strategies for Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.
• Shared iPad:
  • Overview and preparation strategies.

Environment Preparation

• Utilizes Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager for device deployment.
• Apple Configurator:
  • Configuring devices and installing apps.
• Network Configuration:
  • Includes MDM, APNs, and cellular connections, such as eSIM and 5G network slicing.

Content Distribution and Caching

• Content Caching:
  • Intro to caching, setup, and advanced settings.

Identity and Security

Identity Services

• Apple Identity Services:
  • Platform SSO and enrollment SSO.
• Integration with Microsoft Services:
  • Entra ID, Exchange, and Active Directory support.

Device Security

• Security Measures:
  • Rapid security responses, device lock/locate, erase devices, and activation lock.
• Network Security:
  • Built-in features and certificate management.

MDM Configuration Options

• Configuration Profiles and Payloads:
  • Planning and reviewing payload lists and restrictions.
• Software Updates:
  • Update process, enforcement, and using MDM for deployment.

Additional Resources

• Training and Support:
  • AppleCare support, professional services, and Apple Consultants Network.
• Documentation:
  • Glossary and document revision history available for reference.