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MDM Enrollment Profile?

Dave_C

Is it possible to create a profile for enrollment into SMC?

I currently use Apple Configurator to prep iPads then manually install SMC through SSP which is time consuming and requires me to recall a device to head office to connect to a mac if it ever needs rebuilding, or an IOS update etc.

I am now testing a third party solution GroundControl which performas the same functionality as Apple Configurator but runs on Windows and can be run in more than one location unlike Apple Configurator

It seems to work well, bu tstill requires me to manually enroll each device into SMC which is a drag

GroundControl claims to integrate with several market leading MDMs but unfortunately not Sophos (is that something on the horizon?)

There is an option to enroll using a configuration profile but I see no way of creating an enrollment profile for SMC

Is anyone able to offer any help?



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    Hi Dave_C - Creating IOS profiles can be found on page 24 of the startup guide. (link below)

    www.sophos.com/.../smc_51_sg_eng_startup.pdf

    PaulD
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    Hi Paul

    I already use these profiles to deliver configuration settings to my devices during the initial enrollment process.

    My question is whether I can create a profile to initiate the enrolment process?

    Ground Control gives me an option to upload a profile for MDM enrolment but I have no idea how to create this profile or even if its possible.
    In an ideal world I would like to completely automate the process rather than having to instruct an end user on how to use the SSP, as there are quite a few steps and potential for mistakes

    Thanks, Dave
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    Hi Dave,

    a "MDM enrollment profile" as such cannot be downloaded for Sophos Mobile Control as each MDM profile is device specific.

    One option you have is the "Auto-Enrollment feature" which can be enabled for each device group in SMC.

    There, you get a link which can be added to the Apple Configurator. When setting up a device you are offered to apply the "Sophos" configuration and then it will automatically register with SMC.

    Details on that can be found in our knowledgebase article 121709.

    Hope it helps.

    Best regards

    Stefan

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    If you are buying iOS devices on a regular basis I can't recommend the Apple DEP ( Device Enrollment Program ) enough. We went through the hoops to get DEP enrollment working and honestly its the best thing we did with MDM.
    Once you have it configured devices are automatically registered and setup with the MDM portal no matter where in the world they are setup.

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