Sid DeVins
Articles
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If I remove an app from an app group, will it delete it from the devices?
No. App Groups are responsible for distributing apps to devices (device groups, to be specific). Removing an app from an app group and pushing the apps will not cause already-distributed apps to d...
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Automated Enrollment with Apple Business Manager (DEP Enrollment)
Connect a DEP Account If you haven't already, the first step is to connect SimpleMDM to your Apple DEP or Apple Business Manager account. Read our guide on Connecting a DEP Account. Associate Devic...
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Munki Settings
Configure Munki Settings To configure settings for the Managed Software Center on your devices, go to Apps & Media > Munki > Settings tab. Hide/Show SimpleMDM icon in Menu Bar for Managed Softwar...
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Getting Started With SimpleMDM
Purpose: You're new to SimpleMDM and need some help getting started. Resolution: This guide will cover the basics of getting started with SimpleMDM, including: Critical early decisions to make, cre...
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Custom PkgInfo for Munki apps
This article explains how to edit the PkgInfo for software deployed via SimpleMDM's Munki integration. Enable Custom PkgInfo for an App in the Catalog: Go to App & Media > Catalog. Click the app n...
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macOS Account Setup and Admin Passwords
Managing User Account Setup on macOS When macOS devices are enrolled using Automated Enrollment, admins have the ability manage certain aspects of the user account creation process. These settings ...
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2. Supervising Devices
What is Supervision? iOS devices can be placed in a special mode called supervised mode. This mode grants a SimpleMDM administrator additional control over the device that they would not have oth...
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3. Choosing An Enrollment Method
Available Enrollment Methods There are four methods for enrolling devices in SimpleMDM, outlined below: Enrollment Method Procedure Supports Enabling Supervised Mode? Supports Unremovable MDM En...
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4. Managing App Licenses
Apple VPP When an app store app is installed on an iOS or macOS device, the device generally prompts for an Apple ID. This is how Apple grants you a license to run the app. While this paradigm ma...
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5. Managing Apple IDs (Or Not)
Managing Apple IDs can be Frustrating Organizations coming from other MDMs or previous deployment setups often have Apple ID-related war stories. They may have a spreadsheet filled with hundreds ...