Mobile Device Management (MDM) software is now all-in-one solution for enterprises to monitor, manage, and deploy both BYOD and corporate-owned devices for all endpoints across multiple platforms. Here, we’ll have a detailed look at the latest Enterprise Mac management features you can get in Hexnode MDM — a Unified Endpoint Management solution that offers end-to-end security to all endpoints including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and tvOS devices.
Key factors that have led organizations to adopt Mac devices:
1. Better hardware, SaaS-based software: Apple made tremendous strides with their improved hardware quality and performance. With this upswing, Apple succeeded in surpassing the hardware quality of Windows devices with the design quality of Macs and their extended ease of use.
2. BYOD policies: As organizations started to implement BYOD policies to help with end user satisfaction and reduced costs, Mac started to show up in hordes. Macs are easier to use and manage. This paved way for Macs towards corporate environment.
3. Integration with iOS devices: As iPhones and iPads became more prevalent, the integration between those devices and Macs ended up being another factor that benefitted Apple. Macs were more likely to be chosen because of the benefits end users received by having the entire suite of solutions.
Important MDM features for enterprise Mac management
For an organization to efficiently manage their Mac devices using an MDM software, the devices need to be supervised. Device Enrollment Program (DEP) helps you supervise your Mac devices. Hexnode MDM, for example, offers a wide range of features to efficiently manage your Mac devices. You can:
Enroll the device:
Set up your device and initiate device enrollment to manage your devices using Hexnode MDM. Use Device Enrollment Program (DEP) to automatically enroll your devices with MDM. The devices enrolled in DEP do not require any manual configuration.
Pre-configure device network:
Configure Wi-Fi, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Email, Exchange ActiveSync and LDAP and assign these configurations to target devices for overall device management.
Manage your apps efficiently:
Push the apps you wish to install on the device and manage them efficiently. Silently install the apps onto your device without manually initiating installation, via Volume Purchase Program (VPP).
Set up device restrictions:
Set up your device with the necessary features, blocking all others by configuring suitable restrictions and assigning them to the enrolled devices via policies.
Filter web content to restrict undesirable URLs:
Block undesirable websites from being accessed thus allowing only useful websites to be browsed thereby ensuring security and reducing network traffic.
Protect the device by setting up a firewall:
Protect the Mac from attacks by creating a firewall that monitors both incoming and outgoing traffic thus protecting the device from intruders.
Protect the data on your device with FileVault:
Assign a FileVault policy on the device and encrypt the device data to prevent unauthorized users from retrieving information stored on your Mac.
Increase security with smart card authentication:
Enable smart card authentication and allow users to login using the smart card pin. Configure Hexnode MDM to authenticate users with their smart cards and set preferences to enable smart card authentication.
Initiate OS update from the console:
Install OS updates for your Mac from the MDM console, provided the devices are enrolled via Apple’s Device Enrollment Program (DEP).
Control Mac device setup settings:
Keep a control on the initial Mac device setup steps with the newest Setup Assistant feature. Centrally configure login window settings and dock preferences directly from the console via suitable policies.
Learn more about Hexnode:
In addition to enterprise Mac management, Hexnode also supports device management for Windows, Android, Apple iOS and Apple tvOS. Hexnode MDM is a Unified Endpoint Management solution, and a consecutive Mobile Star Awards Winner. For details on Hexnode and Hexnode MDM, check out the company’s recent featured directory page, here on MobileVillage.
