- Apple MDM Plugin inspectors
Use Apple MDM plugin inspectors in BigFix MCM and BigFix Mobile to retrieve device-specific data from managed macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices.
- Bootstrap tokens for Apple devices
In macOS 10.5 and above, bootstrap tokens are used for granting secure tokens to user accounts and performing certain operations. For example, on a Mac computer with Apple silicon, the bootstrap token, if available, can be used to authorize the installation of both kernel extensions and software updates when managed using MDM.
- BigFix MDM Server TLS Certificate Content
Understand the required format of the BigFix MDM Server TLS certificate for MDM Server installation.
- Configure Windows MDM Notification Type to Use Polling
In restricted or offline environments, skip WNS setup by using polling-based notifications. This lets Windows devices check in with the MDM server on a schedule—no push credentials needed.
- Enroll to Managed Google Play Accounts enterprise
- Generating WNS credentials
This document describes how to get Windows Notification Service (WNS) credentials that you can upload during installing or upgrading Windows MDM server.
- Generating APNs certificate
To obtain a push certificate from Apple, complete these steps:
- G-Suite Android Enterprise Enrollment
- Installing BigFix
To install the BigFix Platform, obtain a license, and run the installation wizard that guides you through the installation of the BigFix root server, console, client, and WebUI.
- Migrating from Docker to Podman
Migrating from Docker to Podman enables a daemonless, rootless container management approach, improving security and compatibility with RHEL 8+. The migration process includes verifying system compatibility, transferring container images and volumes, updating scripts, and ensuring smooth operation with BigFix MCM and BigFix Mobile.
- Preparing Container Runtime Environment
Setting up the correct container runtime environment is essential for running containerized applications efficiently. This guide provides detailed instructions for preparing a container runtime environment on RHEL 8 and RHEL 9, including prerequisites, installation steps, considerations, and troubleshooting tips.
- RHEL subscription
A Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) subscription is required because RHEL provides official repositories for software packages, security updates, and support. Without an active subscription, you will not have access to these repositories, meaning you cannot install or update critical packages like Docker or Podman from official Red Hat sources.
- Renew APNs certificate and update Apple MDM service
You must renew your APNs certificate within the validity period before expiration.
- Supported system environments
This section provides information about the supported system environments for MCM.
- Update Apple Enrollment Certificate before expiration
To continue to manage the enrolled Apple devices without interruption, you must set up the Fixlet "Update Apple Enrollment Profile before Expiration" as a policy action.
- Update Enrollment Profile Parameters for Apple MDM Server
You can update MDM enrollment profile parameters for Apple devices that was initially set up while installing the BigFix Apple MDM Server.
- Uninstall MDM components
Learn how to uninstall MDM components.
- Update Settings for Windows MDM Server
Learn how to update BigFix MDM Service for Windows for MCM 2.0 or later.
- Update TLS certificates
You can update the TLS certificate that was initially installed with the MDM Server. Additionally, you can easily rectify errors by replacing incorrect certificates, keys, and passwords uploaded during installation. To perform this action, use Fixlet 702: BigFix MDM Server - Stage External TrustedCA TLS Certificates.
- Wildcard certificates
You can use wildcard TLS certificates for your MDM Server in several scenarios.
