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iOS Deployment Guide

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Pre-requisites

Before you can enroll devices with datajar.mobi and Apple Configurator, you need to do the following:

  • (Optional) Create a device backup using Apple Configurator. 
  • Create a Wi-Fi configuration profile using Apple Configurator. 
  • Create and export an enrollment profile using the datajar.mobi Management Cloud Admin Console. 
  • Import the enrollment profile to Apple Configurator. 
  • (Optional) Add apps to Apple Configurator.

Enrollment Process

Step 1: (Optional) Create a Device Backup

Create a backup that can be restored on devices when you enroll them. This allows you to bypass the initial device setup process.

To create a device backup: 

  1. Open Apple Configurator.
  2. Click Prepare in the toolbar, and then click the Settings tab. 
  3. Connect the device to a USB port on the computer. 
  4. If desired, enter a name for the devices. 
  5. If you do not want devices to be synced with iTunes on another computer or used with Apple Configurator on another computer, turn the Supervision switch on. This allows you to install profiles and apps on devices without touching them.
  6. Click the Prepare button at the bottom of the window.
  7. If prompted, click Apply. 
  8. When Apple Configurator finishes preparing the device, click the Stop button at the bottom of the window. 
  9. Do not disconnect the device.
  10. On the device, use the Setup Assistant to complete the setup process, configuring settings as needed. 
  11. In Apple Configurator, click the Supervise tab and select the connected device in the list of devices.
  12. From the menu bar, choose Devices > Back Up. A backup named after the device is created. The backup is available from the Restore pop-up menu on the Prepare tab when Supervision is turned on. It is also available from the Restore pop- up menu on the Supervise tab. 

For more information on Supervision, see Apple’s documentation at: http://help.apple.com/configurator/mac/1.0/#cadee170260 

Step 2: Create a Wi-Fi Configuration Profile 

To enroll devices with the datajar.mobi Management Cloud, they must have access to a wireless network connection. Use Apple Configurator to create a configuration profile with a Wi-Fi payload that you can install on devices when you enroll them.

To create a Wi-Fi configuration profile using Apple Configurator:

  1. Open Apple Configurator.
  2. Click Prepare in the toolbar, and then click the Settings tab. 
  3. Click the Add Profile (+) button below the Profiles list and choose Create New Profile. 
  4. Enter a name for the profile. 
  5. In the payloads list, select the Wi-Fi payload and then click Configure. 
  6. Configure the payload as needed.
  7. Click Save. 

For detailed information about the settings in the Wi-Fi payload, see the following documentation from Apple:  http://help.apple.com/configurator/mac/#cad812ecaef 

Step 3: Create and Export an Enrollment Profile.

Use datajar.mobi's admin console and create an enrollment profile. Then export the profile so that you can import it to Apple Configurator in the next step.

  1. Launch the datajar.mobi Cloud Admin Console.
  2. Click on Mobile Devices.
  3. Click on Enrollment Profiles.
  4. Click on New.
  5. Save this .mobileconfig file.

Step 4: Import the enrollment profile to Apple Configurator so that you can install it on devices.

To import an enrollment profile to Apple Configurator:

  1. Open Apple Configurator. 
  2. Click Prepare in the toolbar, and then click the Settings tab. 
  3. Click the Add Profile (+) button below the Profiles list and choose Import Profile. 
  4. Select the enrollment profile (.mobileconfig) and click Open. 

Step 5: (Optional) Add Apps to Apple Configurator

If you want to install apps as devices are enrolled, add the apps to Apple Configurator by following the instructions at: http://help.apple.com/configurator/mac/#cadf4ed4b2 

To install apps during enrollment, the apps must be free or you must have VPP redemption codes for them. 

Step 6: Bringing it all together and Enrolling Devices

  1. Go to the Prepare screen in Apple Configurator.
  2. Set the name and numbering you wish to use.
  3. Turn Supervise On.
  4. Set iOS to Latest.
  5. Set Restore to .
  6. Check only the Wi-fi profile.
  7. Click Prepare.
  8. When finished, go to the Supervise screen.
  9. Select All iPads.
  10. Make sure Name is set to No Change and Restore is set to Don't Restore Backup.
  11. Check the profiles you wish to install (keep Wi-fi checked).
  12. Check the Apps you wish to install.
  13. Click Refresh.

When finished, the battery charge indicator should show by each iPad.

If you have any questions relating to the above process, please e-mail support@datajar.co.uk

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