Eric McCann
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Eric McCann created an article, How do I update an iOS App Store app running in Single App Mode without user interaction?
Based on Apple's current design, if an application from the App Store (or ABM/VPP) is in the foreground on a device when it receives the request to update an application, the user will be prompted ...
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Eric McCann created an article, On User Enrolled (BYOD) devices, can MDM take over management of an application that was installed manually by the user?
No. On devices that are enrolled using Device Enrollment (Enrollment by Link) or Automated Enrollment (DEP), MDM can request and take over management of applications that were installed manually on...
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Eric McCann created an article, iOS Software Updates
SimpleMDM supports the ability to remote perform iOS and iPadOS software updates on devices. This article covers the different configurations and commands that can be used.Modern iOS Software Updat...
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Eric McCann created an article, Service Configuration Files
Service configuration files are new declarative configuration that Apple supports for macOS 14+ devices that have DDM enabled. This configuration allows admins to configure and manage system servic...
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Eric McCann created an article, Managed Software Updates
The "Managed Software Updates" profile is a declarative configuration that allows admins to schedule the enforcement of OS software updates by a specific date and time. Device users will receive pe...
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Eric McCann created an article, macOS Shared Apps Catalog
SimpleMDM supports a catalog of popular macOS applications called the Shared Apps Catalog. These are app installers that are provided to admins without the need to track down the installers themsel...
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Eric McCann created an article, Custom Declarations
Declarations are a component of Apple's Declarative Device Management (DDM) protocol that are used for configuring devices. They can be used to apply configurations, assets, accounts, and even appl...
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Eric McCann created an article, SimpleMDM API Change Log
Dynamic Groups Release - June 2025Assignment Groups API group_type will return static for static groups and dynamic for dynamic groups. Create : Create endpoint will now create a new static gro...
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Eric McCann created an article, SimpleMDM Dynamic Groups & New Groups Interface FAQs
What is changing? We will be releasing complete refresh of how groups work in SimpleMDM. This update includes the following new features and enhancements: Dynamic Groups: automatically update gro...
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Eric McCann created an article, Groups - Group Settings & Actions
Group Settings The Settings tab on the Groups page is where you will find configurable options specific to the group. This includes: Group Name: a field to edit the group name. Group Type: the t...