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Device Core Applications Profile/Configuration: macOS – Apple Devices

The Jamf Cloud based Automated Device Enrolment (ADE) service is used to configure both staff and student Apple devices on the Ulster University Apple MDM service.

  • ADE is a process that is used to configure, secure and manage the corporate device and deliver a core suite of macOS software.
  • The ADE /Jamf Cloud service has been developed to meet corporate need and support academic, research and administrative staff as well as postgraduate and undergraduate community.
  • Corporate macOS devices should only be accessed /operated via registered user accounts that are established in the Microsoft Azure environment with an Ulster University identity. Local accounts are not supported.

The build and delivery process includes the following key components:

  • Device registration on Apple School Manager (ASM) by the vendor at the point of procurement.
  • Enrolment in the University’s Jamf Cloud service as an automatic outcome of ASM registration.
  • Configuration of the base macOS operating system.
  • Implementation of Jamf Cloud policies to ensure device and operating environment integrity /security /currency (XProtect, Malware Removal Tool (MRT), Gatekeeper, System Integrity Protection (SIP), Sealed System Volume (SSV), Firewall)
  • Layering of cybersecurity and software management products (FileVault security, JamfProtect, 365 Endpoint Security and SNOW software inventory agent)
  • User notification of macOS operating system and other scheduled updates.
  • Layering and configuration of a core set of applications that includes:
    • Internet browsers Safari (default) and Chrome
    • Microsoft Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Utilities such as Adobe Acrobat DC (PDF) reader, VLC Media Player.
    • Access to centrally managed print services.
  • All business-critical files are required to be held on corporate networked storage (Onedrive Area).
  • Capability to deploy /access to additional applications via the Ulster Jamf Self Service Portal Application that exists on the Launchpad. Examples include:
    • Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Design Applications (e.g.: Blender, Davinci Resolve)
    • Bookmarks to common University web page services.

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