Apple Deployment & Management Course
Learn how to deploy, configure, and manage Apple devices at scale using best practices with Apple Business Manager and MDM.
Duration: 2 Days
Format: Onsite or Online
Audience: IT Administrators, System Integrators, Enterprise & Education Support Teams
Course Overview
This course is designed to equip IT professionals with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to successfully deploy, configure, and manage Apple devices at scale. Participants will learn how to streamline device setup using Apple Business Manager, implement automated deployments with Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions and apply best practices for securing and maintaining Apple devices in enterprise and education environments.
Course Outlines
Understanding MDM
Understanding How MDM Works
Exploring Apple's MDM Framework
Planning Device Ownership and Enrollment
Planning for Implementation
Evaluating MDM Solutions
Preparing Your Network
Evaluating Authentication and User Services
Designing a Security Strategy
Understanding Digital Certificates
Setting Up Your Organization
Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager
Adding Locations and Users
Adding an MDM Server
Manually Adding Devices to Your Organization
Preparing for Content Distribution
Buying Content Through Apps and Books
Understanding Content Caching
Enabling Content Caching
Configuring Content Caching Advanced Settings
Optimizing Content Caching
Enabling Automated Device Enrollment
Managing Device Assignments
Exploring Apple Configurator Features
Automating Bulk Deployments
Creating Custom Configuration Profiles
Managing Enrollment and Setup Assistant
Choosing Personalization Options
Understanding Device and User Enrollment
Understanding Device Enrollment
Enrolling User-Owned Devices
Supporting Shared iPad
Distributing Devices
Managing Device Network Configurations
Joining Wi-Fi Networks
Configuring Network Settings
Using VPN on Apple Devices
Managing Content
Choosing a Distribution Method
Managing Apps
Managing Data
Managing Organization Apps and Data
Preventing App Removal or Installation
Protecting Data with FileVault
Managing Device Security
Managing Software Updates
Using Passcode Payloads
Using Restrictions Payloads
Managing Thunderbolt and USB Pairing
Managing Certificates
Querying Devices
Managing Traffic
Managing Network Traffic
Configuring App Priorities
Managing Lost Devices
Using MDM to Manage Lost Mode
Managing Lost Devices
Managing Activation Lock
Redeploying and Recycling Devices
Preparing Devices for a Return to Service
Giving Devices a Second Life
Continuing Your Learning
Who Should Attend?
• IT administrators managing Apple devices in businesses or schools
• System integrators and service providers
• Network and security teams implementing Apple devices
• Resellers or partners supporting Apple deployments for clients
Course Benefits
• Learn industry-standard deployment workflows
• Gain real-world experience with Apple’s ecosystem tools
• Delivered by certified Apple trainers
• Certificate of completion provided
• Prepares teams for managing small to large-scale Apple rollouts
• Foundation for deeper MDM and security training
Ready To Streamline Your Apple Device Deployment?
