Enrollment methods
You must enroll your devices to manage them with MCM and BigFix Mobile. MDM servers interact with the enrolled devices through MDM APIs.
MCM and BigFix Mobile supports multiple
enrollment methods based on the device’s operating system and the requirements in an
organization. You have options to allow device users to self-enroll devices or let admin
users configure settings to automatically enroll devices in large numbers.
- Apple device (iPhone, iPad, and Mac) enrollment management
- Whether you’re managing iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices, you will come across Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager that include Device Enrollment (formerly known as DEP) and Volume Purchase Program. Apple Business/School Manager is Apple’s web portal, where IT admins can enroll their Apple devices and manage applications and licenses through VPP.
- Android device enrollment
- To automate the enrollment of Android smartphones and tablets, you can utilize built-in device management platforms. For managing software licenses and app installations, organizations can use the Managed Google Play Store.
Enrollment method | Operating System | Scenario |
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Enrolling through enrollment URL | Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android |
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Android |
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Bulk enrollment | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
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Autopilot enrollment - Windows | Windows 10 and Windows 11 |
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Apple Automated Device Enrollment | macOS, iOS, iPadOS |
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Zero-touch enrollment | Android |
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