Chapter 1 iOS Deployment Reference 7
Security considerations
iOS is designed to securely access corporate services and protect important data. iOS provides
strong encryption for data in transmission, proven authentication methods for access to
corporate services, and hardware encryption for all data stored on iOS devices. Read this section
for an overview about the security-related features of iOS.
Conguration and management
Apple devices support advanced tools and technologies to ensure that they are easily set up,
congured to meet your requirements, and managed with ease in a large-scale environment.
This section describes the dierent tools available for deployment, including an overview of
mobile device management (MDM) and the Device Enrollment Program.
App and book distribution
There are a number of ways to deploy apps and content throughout your organization. Programs
from Apple, including the Volume Purchase Program and the iOS Developer Enterprise Program,
let your organization buy, build, and deploy apps and books for your users. Use this section to
get an in-depth understanding of these programs and how to deploy apps and books purchased
or built for internal use.
Planning for support
Apple provides a variety of programs and support options for users of Apple devices. Before
deploying Apple devices, nd out what’s available for your organization and plan for any support
you’ll need.
The following appendices provide technical details and requirements:
MDM restrictions
Describes the restrictions you can use to congure iOS devices to meet your security, passcode,
and other requirements.
Install in-house apps wirelessly
Describes how to distribute your in-house apps using your own web-based portal.
Additional resources
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www.apple.com/education/it
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www.apple.com/ipad/business/it
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www.apple.com/iphone/business/it
Note: You can nd a web version of this reference at https://help.apple.com/deployment/ios.
Note: If the iBooks Store is available in your country or region, you can download this reference
in ePub format. Simply search for iOS Deployment Reference.
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