Integrating Apple Business Manager (ABM) with ManageEngine Endpoint Central streamlines the management of Apple devices, enabling IT administrators to automate enrollment, deploy configurations, and enforce security policies efficiently. This integration ensures a seamless device provisioning process, reducing manual intervention and enhancing productivity. This guide provides a detailed step-by-step process to integrate ABM with Endpoint Central.
- Automated Enrollment: Automatically enroll Apple devices into Endpoint Central during setup.
- Zero-Touch Deployment: Configure and manage devices remotely without manual intervention.
- Enhanced Security: Enforce corporate policies and prevent unauthorized changes.
- Centralized Management: Manage all macOS and iOS devices from a single console.
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- Access to an Apple Business Manager (ABM) account with admin privileges.
- An active ManageEngine Endpoint Central account with MDM enabled.
- Configured APNs Certificate in Endpoint Central.
- Generate MDM Public Key:
- Access the Endpoint Central console with admin privileges.
- Navigate to Mobile Device Mgmt > Enrollment > Apple Enrollment (ABM/ASM).
- Click Configure ABM/ASM and Select the enrollment option (enroll for business or school) as per requirement.
- Download the Public Key(MEMDMCertificate.pem) from the console.
- Log in to ABM:
- Access your ABM portal at https://business.apple.com/ using an admin account.
- Navigate to MDM Servers:
- On the ABM portal, Navigate to Preferences > MDM Server Assignment > Add MDM server.
- Click Add New MDM Server to create a new Virtual MDM server.
- Download the ABM Server Token:
- Provide a unique name for the MDM server (e.g., “Endpoint Central”).
- Enable the option Allow this MDM Server to release devices if needed.
- Upload the Public Key (MEMDMCertificate.pem) that was downloaded in step 1 and click on “Save”.
- Click on “Download Token“, to download the Server Token (.p7m) generated by Apple.
- Upload ABM Token:
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- Navigate to MDM > Enrollment > Apple Enrollment (ABM/ASM).
- Upload the ABM Server Token downloaded from ABM in step 2.
- Endpoint Central will verify the token and link the ABM account.
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Set Default Policies:
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Configure default enrollment policies, including:
- Basic Settings: Assign devices to Group during enrollment.
- Setup Assistant: Define which initial setup steps to skip during device activation.
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Save the settings to complete the configuration.
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Integrating Apple Business Manager with ManageEngine Endpoint Central simplifies the deployment and management of Apple devices, enabling organizations to enhance efficiency, security, and control. By automating the enrollment process and centralizing management, IT teams can focus on strategic tasks while ensuring devices remain compliant and operational.
For more detailed guidance, refer to the official documentation:
