7.1 Distributing macOS MDM Bundles

You can deploy a Configuration Profile using the macOS MDM bundle.

Prerequisite

To upload an Configuration Profile or command, an XML file with the configuration settings should be exported from Apple Configurator. For more information on creating and importing profiles or commands, refer to the Apple Configurator documentation or Cool Solution on the Mac MDM Profiles and Commands.

Procedure

  1. In ZENworks Control Center, click the Bundles tab.

  2. In the Bundle list, click New, then click Bundle to display the Select Bundle Type page.

  3. Select macOS MDM Bundle, then click Next to display the Select Bundle Category page.

  4. Select the macOS Profile bundle category.

  5. Click Next to display the Define Details page, then fill in the fields:

  6. On the Define Details page, specify a name for the bundle, select the folder in which to place the bundle, then click Next.

  7. On the Select Profile Type page, select the following Configuration Profile to deploy to macOS MDM device:

    • Configuration Profile: Select a Configuration Profile consisting of payloads that will enable you to deploy configuration settings and commands.

      NOTE:The Provisioning Profile type is not supported when creating the macOS MDM bundle.

  8. Based on the option selected in the previous page, browse and upload a configuration profile or command on the Import Configuration Profile/Command page.

    IMPORTANT:Currently, you can configure profiles and commands only for device channels and not for user channels.

  9. Review the information, making any changes to the bundle settings by using the Back button as necessary.

  10. Click Finish to create the bundle as configured per settings.

    For information on the viewing the bundle information, see Viewing the Bundle Information.

    When you create a bundle, the bundle is listed on the Bundles page of the ZENworks Control Center. For more information on the created bundle, review the following sections:

    After the macOS bundle is created, bundle is assigned to devices, device groups, or device folders and the summary of bundle assignment and distribution is displayed on the Bundle Dashboard page. You can continue to assign this bundle to an Mac device. For more information, see Assigning VPP Bundles and Distributing VPP Apps.

    NOTE:For macOS MDM bundle, the user assignment is not supported.

    After enforcing the profile on the device, on your Mac device, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Profiles.

    The profile you have assigned from ZENworks will be available. You can double-click the profile to view the restrictions and configurations that are applied to the device.