9.2 Creating VPP Bundles

ZENworks creates VPP bundles based on the Schedule Type selected while creating the Apple VPP Subscription. However, if you have not specified a schedule or if you want to create bundles immediately, then you can perform any of the following actions:

  • Click Run Now by navigating to Subscribe and Share > <Select a Subscription> > Quick Tasks > Run Now or by navigating to the Summary page of the Apple VPP Subscription. This action initiates a sync between Apple and ZENworks to retrieve the latest apps. Subsequently, bundles are created for these apps. For details, see Viewing or Editing Apple VPP Subscription.

  • Click Create Bundle on the Apple VPP License Summary page for specific apps. For details, see Viewing Apps Catalog.

NOTE:ZENworks supports distribution of iOS apps only. Also, the assigned app installs on a device only if it is compatible on it. For example: an iOS app that is not compatible with iPhones will not be installed on them.

If the app metadata changes after a bundle is created in ZCC, then the bundle does not reflect the updated metadata. However, if this app is assigned to a device, then the latest version of the app is installed on the device.

Bundle Creation Failure Scenarios

If at any point in time bundle creation fails, then check the logs for details on this failure. Bundle creation might fail due to one of the following reasons:

  • The Apple Server is busy and not responding.

  • Apple is unable to provide the latest app metadata as Apple might have discontinued support for the app.

  • Apple has extended VPP support to a new country, which is not supported by ZENworks. Contact the Micro Focus tech support team to include this country in ZENworks.