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3rd and 4th June
(9am til 5pm)

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10th and 11th June
(9am til 5pm)

US Eastern Time (UK -5)

17th and 18th June
(9am til 5pm)

Europe Central Time (UK +1)

Price

£1,195 / €1,295 / US$1,395 (not including any applicable taxes)

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    COURSE

    This immersive two-day course is the ideal instructor-led compliment to the Apple Deployment and Management Tutorials found at https://it-training.apple.com/tutorials/apt-deployment/.
    Rather than trying to work your way through the material alone, allow an experienced Apple Certified Trainer guide you through the facts, activities, and Check Your Understanding quizzes.
    Ask questions at any point. (This material can be delivered in one day.)

     

    N.B. This specific course alone is not designed to prepare you to take the ACITP exam.
    Please see ACITP Exam Essentials for that purpose.

    FORMAT

    Lectures, demonstrations, discussions and interactive exercises - delivered on-site or online.

    RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES

    iPad/iPhone User Essentials
    Mac User Essentials
    Apple Device Support

    AUDIENCE

    Anybody who deploys and manages Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices.

    RELATED COURSES

    Apple Device Support Essentials
    ACSP Exam Essentials
    ACITP Exam Essentials

    REQUIRED PREREQUISITES

    A thorough familiarity with using Mac, iPhone and iPad devices is required.

    Schedule

    DAY ONE

    • Welcome
    • Understanding MDM
    • Planning for Implementation
    • Setting Up Your Organization
    • Preparing for Content Distribution
    • Enabling Automated Device Enrollment
    • Understanding Device and User Enrollment

    DAY TWO

    • Recap
    • Managing Device Network Configurations
    • Managing Content
    • Managing Data
    • Managing Device Security
    • Managing Traffic
    • Managing Lost Devices
    • Redeploying and Recycling Devices

    Topics in Detail

    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

    • Using 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 Accessory Connections
    • 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

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    At Infinite Loop, we’re dedicated to helping Apple professionals like you achieve success in your careers. We’re passionate about technology and love sharing our knowledge with others. So if you’re looking to take your skills to the next level, get in touch with us today and let’s get started!

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