ChromeOS management

Chrome OS support in BigFix Mobile and Modern Client Management enables organizations to centrally manage enterprise ChromeOS devices using the same unified endpoint management framework used for other supported platforms. Through integration with Google Workspace (Chrome Enterprise), administrators can securely enroll Chrome OS devices, apply policies, perform remote actions, and monitor device health from the BigFix WebUI.

This feature extends BigFix’s MDM capabilities to Chrome OS, providing visibility and control over enrolled devices, enforcing security and configuration policies, and simplifying device lifecycle management while leveraging Google’s native Chrome OS management infrastructure.

It enables administrators to enroll, monitor, configure, and manage Chrome OS devices alongside other supported platforms. This capability allows centralized policy enforcement, device lifecycle management, and compliance control within a unified management interface.BigFix Mobile, the Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution, is integrated with Android Enterprise. With this solution, you can effortlessly enroll and manage ChromeOS devices.

Chrome OS support includes:

  • Service installation and enablement
  • Device enrollment and lifecycle actions
  • Policy creation and deployment
  • Health monitoring
  • Policy grouping for simplified management

Prerequisites

Before managing Chrome OS devices in BigFix Mobile and Modern Client Management, ensure:
Environment
  • BigFix Mobile and Modern Client Management with WebUI access.
  • Google Workspace (Chrome Enterprise) subscription.
Accounts
  • Google Workspace admin with Chrome device privileges.
  • Enterprise service account JSON key for Chrome Management APIs.
  • BigFix Master Operator access.
Infrastructure
  • MDM Server host with BigFix Agent installed.
  • TLS certificates for secure communication.
  • Outbound TCP 443 access to Google APIs.
Devices
  • New or factory-reset Chrome OS devices in the organization’s Google Workspace domain.
  • Active internet connection for enrollment.
Validation
  • Pre-configuration in Google Workspace complete.
  • Run prerequisite scan from BigFix WebUI.

Quick start

  • Configure Google Enterprise in BigFix
  • Prepare Google Admin Console
  • Install and set up
  • Create ChromeOS Policy in BigFix
  • Start Enterprise Enrollment on the ChromeOS Device and verify enrollment
  • Managing Chrome OS devices through policies
  • Managing Chrome OS devices through actions
  • Monitoring and Health Checks
  • Troubleshooting
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Chrome OS Service Installation

Chrome OS management must first be enabled within BigFix MCM. Depending on the deployment scenario, administrators can either install the service during initial setup or add it to an existing environment.

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Supported Policies