Manage applications

You can configure the MCM server to install the BigFix agent and other applications on , Windows, macOS, Android, and Apple mobile devices during enrollment or after the devices have been enrolled with MCM.

Admin users can complete the following tasks:
  • Pre-stage BigFix agent for Windows and macOS devices
  • Define managed configurations for Android and Apple mobile devices
  • Enable or disable the VPP capability to manage apps on Apple mobile devices
Logged-in WebUI users can complete the following tasks:
  • Add, remove, view, and manage apps through your App Catalog
  • Create, manage, and deploy an Appstore App Policy to manage apps on the MCM enrolled mobile devices

Viewing and filtering installed applications

WebUI allows you to view and filter devices based on installed applications, enabling better visibility and control over endpoint application security and compliance. By leveraging the Installed Applications feature, IT admins can efficiently manage endpoint security, enforce compliance policies, and gain deeper insights into software usage across the organization.

Viewing installed applications of a Device

  1. From the WebUI Devices page, select an MDM managed device from the list.

  2. On the Device Information page, under the MDM representation section of the device, you can view the installed applications under Applications or Installed ApplicationsInstalled apps on device information

Installed Applications column in Devices grid
Customize devices data grid to show the installed applications specific to the supported operating systems.
  1. On the Manage column screen, in the Source column, select BES UEM Mobile and/or BESUEM
  2. In the Property name, search for applications.
  3. Select one or more properties according to the desired operating system.Installed applications property
    • As per the selection, Applications and/or Installed Applications columns are displayed in the Devices grid.
    • The column specific to the operating system displays the number of applications installed on each device.
    • Click on the number link to see the list of installed applications.Installed applications list
Filtering Devices by Installed Applications

In the Devices grid, enter the application name in the Applications and/or Installed Applications columns. It filters and displays all devices where the app is installed. You can Use this filtered list to:

  • Identify devices running unauthorized or outdated apps.

  • Apply security policies based on installed applications.

  • Ensure compliance with organizational standards.